Leafs @ Avalanche - Feb. 12th, 9:00pm - TSN4, TSN 1050

[ZBBM]

Johnsson and Brown have flipped spots at the morning skate.

Here we go!

It wouldn't entirely surprise me if Babcock has been strategically riding the brakes to this point in the season, getting guys used to playing with different linemates before putting his optimal lines together for the stretch run.  I have no idea how we'd ever know, though.

Well then if he is doing this, why hasn't he split up JT and Marner? Haven't seen Mitch with Kadri and Marleau like last year.

Because:

A) I might be wrong, or
B) He's being strategic, which doesn't mean he's holding back every line.

 

[cujo4ever]

GO LEAFS GO!

 

[lc9]

No goals in first minutes.  Good vibes for tonight.

Go get the first one.

 

[lc9]

And there?s the 1st one!  What a pass.

 

[ZBBM]

Anybody got a working stream?  Nothing on reddit seems to be clicking.

EDIT: Nevermind, got one to work.

 

[lc9]

That was a weak call again Kapanen. 

Wish this game was a weekend.  Fargo to Denver is an easy flight.

 

[lc9]

Twice the leafs have been hauled down via the bear hug, nary a penalty. 

 

[lc9]

Goals just find their way past leafs goalies.  Avs tie it up, been outplaying the leafs.

Leafs go to the PP though.  Have to convert once, right?

 

[ZBBM]

OK, I missed the NYR game so let's see this new peppier PP in action.

 

[lc9]

The PP is so bad.  They won?t shoot.  Avs almost score on the turnover. 

Maybe PP2 will be better.

 

[lc9]

Leafs passed up on about 5 good looks on that PP.  It?s in their head. 

Just shoot.

 

[lc9]

Pretty blah first period.  Avs carreid the play.  Tie game though. 

Boston, Tampa and Buffalo winning tonight. Have to keep pace. 

 

[ZBBM]

You sure you would spend the money to come see this from Fargo?

 

[ZBBM]

I'll be at this game, I hope it's a good one.

Hey man, my list of "who's online" at the top lists you ... are you following the GDT from the stands?  If so, what's it look like to you, live?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Not that I'm saying that Leafs should semi-tank but it's pretty funny that the path to the Finals would probably be a lot easier if the Leafs ended up with the 1st WC spot instead of finishing 2 or 3 in the Atlantic.

 

[lc9]

You sure you would spend the money to come see this from Fargo?

Denver has great Mexican food.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Big grab there by Andersen.

 

[lc9]

Johnsson hauled down.  No call. 

 

[lc9]

Leafs PP.  Get one?

 

[lc9]

Finally a PP goal.  Matthews leaves no doubt.