R2, G3: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - May 7th, 6:30pm - SN, Fan 590

[CarltonTheBear]

Florida Panthers 42-32-8, 92 points	vs   FLA Leads 2-0	Toronto Maple Leafs 50-21-11, 111 points
	Projected Lineups
Verhaeghe-Barkov-Duclair Cousins-Bennett-Tkachuk Luostarinen-Lundell-Reinhart White-Staal-Dalpe Forsling-Ekblad Staal-Montour Mahura-Gudas Bobrovsky		Bunting-Matthews-Marner Jarnkrok-Tavares-Nylander Kerfoot-O'Reilly-Acciari ZAR-Kampf-Lafferty McCabe-Brodie Rielly-Schenn Gustafsson-Holl Samsonov
	Scratches
Givani Smith Casey Fitzgerald Michael Benning Lucas Carlsson Evan Fitzpatrick		Wayne Simmonds Matthew Knies Mark Giordano Timothy Liljegren Conor Timmins Matt Murray
	Injuries
•Ryan Lomberg - Upper Body - Injured Reserve •Patric Hornqvist - Concussion - Injured Reserve		•Matthew Knies - Concussion - Out •Bobby McMann - Knee - Injured Reserve •Victor Mete - Lower Body - Injured Reserve •Nick Robertson - Shoulder - Injured Reserve •Jake Muzzin - Neck - Injured Reserve
	Game notes

FLA
•Sergei Bobrovsky will start for the Panthers

TOR
•Ilya Samsonov will start for the Maple Leafs
•Nothing is official yet for defence pairings, but Gustafsson and Holl stayed together at practice on Saturday and both took part in speciality team drills too, which would normally indicate they'll be playing
•Confirmation on that and whether both Giordano and Liljegren will come out or if it'll just be one of them for an 11-7 line-up will come on Sunday

	Streams
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[Guilt Trip]

Just won. GLG!

[Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate]

If they can manage to win this one then maybe they can sow some doubt in Bobrovsky.  If that happens a comeback is possible.  But man, blowing two at home to start a round is just inexcusable.

[4EVRLEAFAN]

I would never wish any harm on anyone but just this once dear lord, could Bobrovsky please fall down a flight of stairs...LOL Just kidding.   GO LEAFS!!! 

[Bill_Berg_is_less_sad]

Go Leafs go!

[bustaheims]

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1655168150881591303

[Bender]

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1655168150881591303

Well, we're boned.

[Kaberle15]

In this playoffs the Leafs did:

- Stole a game when they were badly outplayed
- Got luck bounces their way
- Comeback from a 4-1 deficit with 10 min left to win it
- Advance to the 2nd round

On my exorcism bucket list still to go:
- Win a game when Wes McCauley is the referee
- Comeback after down 2-0 or 3-1
- Win a game 7
- Have a backup goalie out of nowhere (Woll) to play in a game and take the #1 from there to the cup final.

The hole is deep, but they need to climb it.

Before the game, Bunting receives 5 min major match penalty, misscounduct at 20:00 1st period. Kadri will serve a 7 game suspension for this major.

Just bloody win boys, Go Leafs Go!!!

[azzurri63]

Well definitely a must win. Not a fan of the D changes but something is needed. I'm more concerned about M&M. Time to show their worth. Simply amazing at times how they disappear. Actually wouldn't be opposed to giving Woll a start. Samsonov is pulling a Campbell and Andersen with giving up a weak goal almost every game.

[herman]

https://twitter.com/kevin_mcgran/status/1655265600262766592

[Bill_Berg_is_less_sad]

https://twitter.com/kevin_mcgran/status/1655265600262766592

What the hell are people thinking.  Even if he was cheating, this kind of shit will only make him cheat more. Not to mention the despicableness of the threats in the first place.   

[L K]

I do thoroughly enjoy the disdain Bettman has for Canadian hockey fans.  6:30 Sunday games suck

[Bill_Berg_is_less_sad]

I do thoroughly enjoy the disdain Bettman has for Canadian hockey fans.  6:30 Sunday games suck

I emphasize with you if you can't watch on a Sunday night, but honestly, Saturday nights are tough for me. Lots going on Saturdays nights in general. Sunday nights, not a lot going on for me.  Happy to watch hockey tonight.

[Arn]

I do thoroughly enjoy the disdain Bettman has for Canadian hockey fans.  6:30 Sunday games suck

I'd prefer an hour earlier, but I'll take what I can get!

[Dappleganger]

I think 2 series started 2-0 last round where the team down 2 came back to win. Leafs can do it.

Go to the blue paint!

Also, put Jarnkrok on the 3rd line with O'Reilly and Kerfoot with Nylander and Tavares.