> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Recap: Toronto Maple Leafs win in OT despite some amazing goaltending by Hellebuyck - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-winnipeg-jets-recap-if-you-blame-freddie-you-are-an-idiot-leafs-win/ - Published: 2021-03-12T02:37:36.000Z - Updated: 2021-03-12T02:37:36.000Z - Description: Hellebuyck stole the show, Matthews wins it in overtime - Author: Brian Stewart - Tags: Game Coverage, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 Please don’t get goalied again. ## PERIOD ONE WHAT DID I JUST SAY > Nylander blocks a shot and gets himself a breakaway [pic.twitter.com/iyhIZy8Ci7](https://t.co/iyhIZy8Ci7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370165454833078276?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Not inspiring confidence... > Not winning habits [pic.twitter.com/drO6HeRDlS](https://t.co/drO6HeRDlS?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370168576796155906?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Fourth line doing good work > What a play by Spezza and Vesey [pic.twitter.com/s0KwzQDpWi](https://t.co/s0KwzQDpWi?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370169100077502464?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Hollywood is working it [pic.twitter.com/dzZ3dAtFEq](https://t.co/dzZ3dAtFEq?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370169363651788803?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Halfway through the period and it’s been pretty close, with not a lot going on offensively either way. Leafs do own a slight edge in shot attempts and expected goal share. Third line is getting their chances too > Hyman confuses Hellebuyck with this shot [pic.twitter.com/4krtJ2ZlKD](https://t.co/4krtJ2ZlKD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370170491814739983?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### GOAL: Dermott turnover leads to Ehlers snipe on a 3 on 1, makes it 1-0 Jets > Dermott turns the puck over trying to get it to Thornton > > Chance against. Goal against. [pic.twitter.com/cZvsFPMeor](https://t.co/cZvsFPMeor?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370172063596613633?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs had been dominating play before then, not allowing the Jets a shot on net for 8 minutes before the goal. Copp had a dangerous chance right after in the slot, but Freddie was able to make the stop. The Leafs are getting their chances, just not scoring on them. > Marner rips a shot on Hellebuyck off the Matthews drop pass [pic.twitter.com/VSnxcF7SKS](https://t.co/VSnxcF7SKS?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370173712868253697?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### First Period Thoughts: - **Offense**: The Leafs had some stretches of looking dominant offensively, and finished the period with 20 shot attempts and 5 high danger scoring chances. - **Defense**: The Leafs also looked mostly good defensively, giving up only 11 shot attempts and the one dangerous scoring chance. Problem was, that chance was a 3 on 1 caused by a turnover that wound up in the back of the net. - **Special teams**: No penalties either side. - **Heatmap**: / ## PERIOD TWO God I love Brodie... > Brodie sticking with Connor defensively [pic.twitter.com/Ctwnby3SrI](https://t.co/Ctwnby3SrI?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370179059095851010?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### GOAL: Mitch Marner cracks the Hellecode, Leafs tie it 1-1 > MITCH MARNER 🚨 > > MAGIC HAS RETURNED [pic.twitter.com/5dszrXTziH](https://t.co/5dszrXTziH?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370179706977402883?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Freddie should have had that! Oh, he did have it. Nevermind. > Freddie waves the glove [pic.twitter.com/fhq2qrA10S](https://t.co/fhq2qrA10S?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370180643762663428?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hellebuyck is so good that every Leafs breakaway may as well be done by Mikheyev. > Marner sends Hyman off on the breakaway [pic.twitter.com/5wKmuPz9cv](https://t.co/5wKmuPz9cv?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370182213652901888?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) GOAL: Andersen intentionally scored on his own net then kicked a puppy. 2-1 Jets. Some bad pinch/covering between Holl and Vesey. > Two-on-one against > > Connor to Ehlers [pic.twitter.com/619PgQsNY9](https://t.co/619PgQsNY9?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370183715306016769?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Connor Hellebuyck can go away any time now. > Nylander with a flurry of chances. The last one is batted out of the air but goes off the crossbar [pic.twitter.com/sCxUUNa89M](https://t.co/sCxUUNa89M?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370184758307782659?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Third breakaway for the Leafs. > > This time Engvall is stopped [pic.twitter.com/ylTZWvAcC1](https://t.co/ylTZWvAcC1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370185797983436801?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Hellebuyck with another Grade-A save on Nylander [pic.twitter.com/3dej5DX63b](https://t.co/3dej5DX63b?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370186091727368194?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Are you kidding me? [pic.twitter.com/gKJQTye98B](https://t.co/gKJQTye98B?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370186463858544641?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Second Period Thoughts: First, an aside. That may be one of the most ridiculous performances by a goalie in a period that I’ve ever seen. We’ll see if he keeps it up for the whole period, but Hellebuyck is stealing this game so far. Plain and simple. - **Offense**: The Leafs had 21 shot attempts and 7 high danger scoring chances at even strength. In all situations, they’ve controlled 66% of shot attempts and 71% of expected goals. - **Defense**: The Leafs gave up 13 shot attempts and 3 high danger scoring chances. They were the better team in that period. But Hellebuyck is other-worldly right now. - **Special teams**: Both teams got a powerplay, neither team scored. Call it a wash. - **Heatmap**: / ## PERIOD THREE Andersen FINALLY makes a save for the Leafs, the bum. > Freddie with a stop on Stastny to start the period [pic.twitter.com/emGFIuxzLU](https://t.co/emGFIuxzLU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370192905890062336?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### GOAL: Hellebuyck lets in a makeable save, Nylander ties it 2-2. > Nice play by Tavares [pic.twitter.com/H2KgixoszK](https://t.co/H2KgixoszK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370195033559867393?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Freddie actually made a save for the first time in his life. > Point-blank save on Stastny by Fred [pic.twitter.com/CFyD7vyjAG](https://t.co/CFyD7vyjAG?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370196105091280898?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Well we had a fun but brief period of time when Hellebuyck was letting in goals while it lasted. > Are you actually kidding me!? > > Hellebuyck with the paddle save [pic.twitter.com/hpTmWwltAi](https://t.co/hpTmWwltAi?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370196950247735296?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### GOAL: Hellebuyck whiffs on another makeable save on Mikheyev, Leafs leading 3-2 > ILYA MIKHEYEV 🚨 > > YOU LIKE SOUP CONNOR!? [pic.twitter.com/5P589TqB0o](https://t.co/5P589TqB0o?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370198158450507778?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) GOAL: Don’t ask me the details, just know that the Jets scoring here is 100% Katya’s fault. Andersen was innocent on this one. 3-3 Tie Game. > Stastny ties it [pic.twitter.com/nJ2vDfm1Bf](https://t.co/nJ2vDfm1Bf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370200364234989568?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) To overtime we go! AUSTON MATTHEWS HOLY SHIT! LEAFS WIN 4-3! > AUSTON MATTHEWS 🚨 > > OVERTIME WINNER! BEAUTY! [pic.twitter.com/BN7hrpnCRP](https://t.co/BN7hrpnCRP?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1370202420324753411?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Final Thoughts: - **Offense**: The Leafs were the better team in this one, by a pretty wide margin. They had 65% of the shot attempts and 69% (nice) of the expected goals. - **Defense**: They were fine, except when they kept giving up odd man rushes. - **Special teams**: They did their job on the PK, at least. - **Heatmap**:/