Maple Leafs Travel To Kanata
by PPP on Oct 30, 2011 11:20 AM EDT
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PrintWho: Toronto Maple Leafs (7-2-1; 15 points; 1st in Northeast) vs Ottawa Senators (6-5-0; 12 points; 3rd in Northeast)
What: Game #11 of the 2011-12 Regular Season
Where: Scotiabank Place, Kanata
When: 7:30pm on Sportsnet
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Last Matchup: Leafs won 6-5 after almost blowing a 5-1 lead, Phil Kessel picked up his first hat trick as a Leaf.
Tonight, two of the hottest teams in the NHL will be facing off in the hinterlands of Ottawa. The Senators have won five games in a row, a move they will regret when they finish 24th, and the Leafs are trying to sustain their time atop of the Northeast Division. Both teams played Saturday as the Senators came back from 4-1 down to beat the Rangers in a shootout and the Leafs beat back the league-leading Penguins 4-3 on the back of great performances by Jonas Gustavsson, Dion Phaneuf, Tim Connolly, and Sens-killer supreme Phil Kessel.
Starting Goalies
James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen just tweeted that Robin Lehner will be making his season debut tonight. Meanwhile, Jonas Gustavsson has put together back-to-back strong games. He's stopped 62 of the last 67 shots he's faced for a .925sv%.
Among the forwards, two of the league's top point-getters will take the ice.
In their first meeting of the year, Kessel took advantage of the slowness of Jared Cowen and Sergei Gonchar to pot a hat trick. He is tied with Dave Andreychuk and Daniel Marois with the most franchise goals in October. I don't care what Jason Spezza did but it probably came on the powerplay and involved psychotic giggling. The Senators other main offensive threat Daniel Alfredsson is out after taking a filthy elbow in the head away from the play by the Rangers' Wojtek Wolski which will no doubt result in a Shanaban. He's been replaced by femme fatale Nikita Filatov.
Otherwise, the Leafs shouldn't have any changes to their lineup. Chris Neil could always be taught a lesson or two but when he's not interested in going to class then it's best to find a better way to get the message across. The Leafs have succeeded in the past two games in part because they have not had to shelter guys like Rosehill and Orr. Better to beat up the Senators with goals than with fists. The Leafs have done enough of the latter for a while. The Leafs will be focused on extending their 12-5-2 record against the Senators since 2008-2009.
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GO LEAFS GO
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by leafsportugal on Oct 30, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
GO LEAFS GO!
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by CanadianMaple09 on Oct 30, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
GO LEAFS GO!
R.I.P. The playoff hopes of Montreal Canadiens fans for 2011-12.
by not norm ullman on Oct 30, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
GO LEAFS GO!
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
GO LEAFS GO!
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I had no idea the record was that lopsided in recent history.
Worried about Gustavsson’s fatigue level; not worried about goals going in. I don’t expect a classic, but these games are always fun. Here’s continued chemistry on the top two lines.
@ian_mendes
Ian Mendes
Nikita Filatov likely won’t play tonight. Look for Bobby Butler to replace Alfredsson.
Bobby Buter?
I cannot take some one named Bobby Butler seriously.
by WorldSeriesTiger on Oct 30, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
No shit
My Dad was named Bobby Butler, and ….
Wait a minute.
R.I.P. The playoff hopes of Montreal Canadiens fans for 2011-12.
by not norm ullman on Oct 30, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
if the icetime is as spread out as it was last night, with 4 lines that can all do stuff, should be a pretty good game.
What’s the general opinion here: was the spread out ice time because it was a back to back sequence or does Wilson truly trust the team to roll four lines?
Both I think, When Orr isn’t playing, none of the four lines are a real defensive liability and all forecheck well.
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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 30, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Dupuis has the highest OZone Finish% of all the Leafs. That’s the definition of a good checking 4th line.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Oct 30, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The Leafs aren’t playing anyone who’s not good at hockey. I hope this keeps up.
by Mirinov's Nose on Oct 30, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
with 4 lines that can all do stuff
Doing stuff: the key to winning.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Oct 30, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad I could see the game tonight. Last night I was at a friends birthday party and only knew the result from my brothers blackberry. So how did the boys play last night?
SL Benfica & Toronto Maple Leafs Sempre
Best game of the year. Pk needs work still
As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
by Redonred on Oct 30, 2011 1:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
When did this shit become either/or? It's a both/and kind of relationship
“Better to beat up the Senators with goals than with fists.”
R.I.P. The playoff hopes of Montreal Canadiens fans for 2011-12.
by not norm ullman on Oct 30, 2011 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
Dion, Part Deux..
These aren't the droids you're looking for.....
by TheNadger on Oct 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 13 recs
BOOM
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by leafsportugal on Oct 30, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOM...
R.I.P. The playoff hopes of Montreal Canadiens fans for 2011-12.
by not norm ullman on Oct 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
CHOO CHOO!
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
hahaha
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by leafsportugal on Oct 30, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha
Filatov was called up but will be a healthy scratch tonight as Bobby Butler will suit up in Alfredsson’s place. SSS saying that Filatov may have been called up in case Konopka got suspended.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
After nearly costing his team the game last night
if he isn’t suspended, they should consider benching him.
I've been looking at the sky
by Back In Black on Oct 30, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Over at SSS they're rec'ing their dreams of shutting down Phil Kessel... /notsurethat'showrecswork
TONIGHTS GAME PLAN:
Shut down Phil f-in Kessel.. That is all!
by Eric Cartman on Oct 30, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
SO rec’d
by Beanster on Oct 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
18 goals in 32 careers games against the Sens, good luck with that.
Dernit.
More on tonight’s game over at The Leafs Nation.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Oct 30, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I always knew there was something shady about scruffy.
As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
He's got di-uh-beetis.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
wow
I just got the joke in the name of this post, well done
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 30, 2011 2:03 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
I don’t get it either
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m on the wrong post, this sbnation app is playing tricks on my mind
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 30, 2011 5:13 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Anyone else think Scrivens should start? There’s another back-to-back this week. Gus seems to play well in spurts, but then tire. When is Reimer back?
by Leaf in Habland on Oct 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Reimer will hopefully be ready to go for Wednesday.
I’m all for Scrivens starting, but I have a feeling that even if he did we won’t find out till 30 mins prior to the game, ’cause Wilson just rolls that way.
-"I'm not drinking and driving, I'm driving while I'm drinking....Right boys!?"
Lest we forget: Brett Lebda
Nope. Jonas earned the start with his play last night.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
Id rather never see Scrivens because our starter and backup are playing so well and aren’t hurt.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
It’s not a knock on Gus’ play, just asset management. He gets tired easily. But if Reimer is ready for Wednesday it could be ok. I.definitely would not want Gus playing back to back again this week.
by Leaf in Habland on Oct 30, 2011 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m never in favour of starting the same goalie in back-to-back games.
There’s a good paper floating around the internet on the physiology of it and how it’s quite bad, physically, for goalies.
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Just got me a new Phaneuf jersey today. Have wanted one for a while but now it’s also awesomeness where awesomeness is due.
Lots of other Leafs jersey sightings here in the nation’s capital, which makes me happy.
I have a craving for more Sens fan tears, and hope that craving is satisfied tonight.
Yet another Leaf fan in Ottawa.
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I would like to point something out
The Leafs have the SECOND BEST POINT PERCENTAGE IN THE LEAGUE. With 0.75% of possible points earned second only to Washington’s 0.778!
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
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Leafs need a win tonight. Gameplan? Rack up 8-9 goals in the first two periods to stop the inevitable 3rd period Senators.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Hmm. Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
by Nigel Cadbury on Oct 30, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a new gameplan
Let’s BLUE THE SHIT out of them!!!!!
These aren't the droids you're looking for.....
by TheNadger on Oct 30, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Last night
I was bracing for a loss, but a part of me thought we might win.
Tonight no part of me thinks we will lose.
My overconfidence scares me.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
We usually lose when we feel overconfident. I have a feeling thats coming tonight.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Also, we dont have the “back to back” excuse. Although the Leafs had to fly the entire like 40 minutes to Ottawa last night.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
I just hope we don’t shit the bed. Alfredsson isn’t playing either that should be a positive I guess. However, if the Leafs are thinking anything like what I’m thinking, we’re fucked.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Macdonald Cartier Airport to Scotiabank Place
SUGGESTED ROUTE: 34.1 km and 35 mins
Yeah, to “Ottawa”.
Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
I doubt they’re staying at some Travelodge in Kanata, so chances are they’re making the commute there today and staying in Ottawa.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they stay at the Brookstreet Hotel, which is in Kanata. At least, I saw the Sabres there once.
by joe leaf fan on Oct 30, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It should.
Continue to brace for losses.
6-0 Sens.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a bad feeling about this game, but I also had a bad feeling about the Rangers game. So there you go.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I too feel jittery.
I think Gus has found a nice groove but I still wish Reimer was ready.
If they keep running Gus out there over and over he’s eventually going to break, every goalie does, and then all this confidence he’s gained will be shot.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
These are good feelings...
These are the type of games that playoff teams have to win:
Inferior divisional rival on a hot streak
Have some faith..
These aren't the droids you're looking for.....
I have faith Leafs are on the right track – I don’t think they’ll keep up this pace though. They’re still being consistently outshot and Leafs are getting insane offensive support right now.
I am, however, enjoying the ride, but trying to keep 2 feet on the ground.
Here’s hoping for another post-game gif party tonight.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve got some gifs ready to break out if such a party should happen.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
A follow up of your point
Leafs are 3rd in GPG (behind Wsh and Philly) and 5th last in GA/G (ahead of Ottawa, Wpg, Clb, and Philly).
Both us and Philly are playing firewagon hockey (but Tampa did it last year!)
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
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Funny thing is Leafs have played the best hockey essentially since the lockout since Jan 1 2011, and that entire time they have been getting outshot. Badly. And have been getting above-league average sh%.
Is it the team’s new style? They seem to be getting massacred by Corsi and Fenwick stats yet are putting up points at an incredible pace. I fear this may be leading to a Colorado-style plummet back to earth.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
The Leafs wona lot of one-goal games. As such, for the final five minutes, the other team is furiously trying to tie the game. Relatedly, the Leafs don’t need to press on offence and are content to play out the clock. The result is that in the last five minutes of any game the shots are likely 8-0 for the other team. That’s to be expected.
I imagine if you look at one-goal games that aren’t decided in OT, the losing team often has more shots because of the late surge.
This. Even looking at last night’s game, the Pens had possession of the puck for probably 90%+ of the last 5 minutes.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Score effects account for a portion of it to be sure.
But that doesn’t explain for the 12% team shooting (2nd highest in the league behind Washington who have 12.3%. As a sidenote, Boston has a league-low 6.3% so expect them to bust out of this slump. Detroit also has 6.9%)
The offensive support will likely come down and then Leafs need better than to allow 3+ goals per game.
Even if Gus manages to increase his sv%, the team has to prevent this many shots.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Giggles
Infinite
<3 you.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Oct 30, 2011 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
Ya Columbus, THAT will turn your franchise around
@SunGarrioch
Bruce Garrioch
A name to add to the list of candidates in Columbus: Former Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr. He may have been contacted in the summer.
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by nhlcheapshot on Oct 30, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
ROFL
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Are they still accepting resumes? I have absolutely no experience in any kind of general managing capacity, but I’ve still got a better record than JFJ!
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by CanadianMaple09 on Oct 30, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Komisarek fora 1stYakupov.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
oh no they are really trying to run this thing into the ground aren’t they. Columbus is going to end up moving to Timmins.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, that’s where the Shania Twain museum is! That place has nowhere to go but up
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Oct 30, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Foster Hewitt voice: That youngster Gardiner is a real smoothy out there.
by Saanich West on Oct 30, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Smurfette? Izzat you?
R.I.P. The playoff hopes of Montreal Canadiens fans for 2011-12.
by not norm ullman on Oct 30, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, no title.
Foster Hewitt voice: That youngster Gardiner is a real smoothy out there.
by Saanich West on Oct 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
What an embarrassing Leafs jersey, and I don’t even mind Shania
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 30, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t un-see this, thank you so much
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 30, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder how many people might have bought that.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes Shania can be their GM.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, Columbus management makes the terrible Cleveland Barons franchise look competent in comparison.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 30, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If you missed it (like me)
Sundin’s standing O last night when they announced his Jersey honouring
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
I love Mats. He also went into the dressing room after and shook hands with the guys. I hope he transferred his magic through the handshakes.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a long ass and well deserved standing ovation, god I love Mats Sundin
I thought I could hear some boos in that video though… wish I knew who they were so I could punch them in the throats
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 30, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to get tickets to this game so badly but they’re probably out of my 20hrs/week student pay grade
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 30, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Allow me to suggest a new career: robbing banks. You’ll need to hit three if you want nosebleed tickets to that game.
According to the Toronto Star article today, if you’re under 18 and rob multiple banks, as long as you write poetry/love cooking they won’t put you in jail.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
My fantasy hockey hopes rest on Clarke MacArthur
2 PIM and an assist from him is what I need.
A goal no good?
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
by Chuck Diesel on Oct 30, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
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