Lightning @ Leafs - Jan. 28th, 7:00pm - TSN, TSN 1050

[Arn]

So Kessel is going for a cold streak now

I smell a shoot out tonight

 

[bustaheims]

I smell a shoot out tonight

I think Bernier's going to have to be perfect in the 3rd to make that happen.

 

[bustaheims]

Only 5 games will Olympic break. Would be nice to win at least 4 out of 5. Canucks are the only tough opponent.

I mean, sure, if you ignore the game against the team that has controlled play so tonight. Also, if you overlook the fact that Ottawa has played very well recently. Oh, and the fact that the Leafs aren't playing well enough to look at any team as not being a tough opponent.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Kessel's having a heck of a game too tonight.

 

[bustaheims]

markhmasters: Ben Bishop seems to bring out the best in Nazem Kadri, who has 6 goals in his last 4 GP v the goalie

 

[mc]

Only 5 games will Olympic break. Would be nice to win at least 4 out of 5. Canucks are the only tough opponent.

I mean, sure, if you ignore the game against the team that has controlled play so tonight. Also, if you overlook the fact that Ottawa has played very well recently. Oh, and the fact that the Leafs aren't playing well enough to look at any team as not being a tough opponent.

Both Panthers and Senators below Leafs in standings. Winnable for sure. Lightening not so much.

 

[bustaheims]

Both Panthers and Senators below Leafs in standings. Winnable for sure. Lightening not so much.

Well, sure, but you also have the remember the only thing separating the Leafs from the Sens right now is shootout wins. In terms of the quality of the team, they're really about even. As for Florida . . . well, they're a team the Leafs have struggle against over the past few seasons. They've only won 5 of their last 12 games against the Panthers. Right now, every team is a tough opponent for the Leafs, regardless of where they sit in the standings.

 

[Deebo]

Also, if you overlook the fact that Ottawa has played very well recently.

Ottawa has lost 4 of 5 and has also given up a 2 goal lead tonight.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Props to Carlyle for sticking with Holland in the 3rd. He's been good in this period.

 

[bustaheims]

Ottawa has lost 4 of 5 and has also given up a 2 goal lead tonight.

So, they have. Nevertheless, I stand by my overall view - all teams are tough opponents for the Leafs right now.

 

[mc]

The Lightening must be pinching themselves for selecting Hedman over Duchene in that '09 draft. Imagine Duchene, St Loius and Stamkos!

 

[Arn]

When did we last score a late 3rd period goal to tie or win a game? Any chance of it tonight?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

When did we last score a late 3rd period goal to tie or win a game? Any chance of it tonight?

er...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUh8NbaTq0[/youtube]

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

When did we last score a late 3rd period goal to tie or win a game? Any chance of it tonight?

Saturday.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

The Lightening must be pinching themselves for selecting Hedman over Duchene in that '09 draft. Imagine Duchene, St Loius and Stamkos!

They're probably pretty happy with Hedman right now.

 

[Arn]

Haha oops.

But we lost in the end...

 

[mc]

The Lightening must be pinching themselves for selecting Hedman over Duchene in that '09 draft. Imagine Duchene, St Loius and Stamkos!

They're probably pretty happy with Hedman right now.

He is okay...hardly noticeable..no presence. Stay at home guy. Very quiet.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

pff that was in the net.

 

[mc]

BOOM!

 

[ZBBM]

Huh?