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Ugh. I hate that ad. Who do they think they're speaking to? The whole conversation sounds stilted and forced, and says nothing about what the CPC will actually do. Telling me you're not the Liberals doesn't inspire confidence. Tell me what you actually plan to do! Same is true of the Harper ad...

Poor decision on a questionable challenge, bad PK, and Vasi not playing near his best cost Tampa last night.

The system the Leafs are running definitely gives up a lot of possession time, but, that's about it. Not much from high danger areas. Mostly clean looks for Stolarz, too. It doesn't look good, but it has been very effective. The Leafs actually come out ahead in expect goals 5-on-5.

They can’t all be masterpieces, but they all count! Gotta bring their A game in Ottawa!

Ottawa hasn’t felt super threatening at 5-on-5, but still playing with fire letting them have the puck this much. Better so far in the 3rd.

He initiated contact there. If he just stands his ground, he probably doesn’t get called.

PK made it look worse than it was, but still a bad period for the Leafs there.

Something like this, for sure. He likely didn’t want it to feel like he was announcing his retirement.

Aww. Did Widly Gweig huwt himself sliding into the goalie?

I don't think it's strategy. Early 1st round games are often a little more wide open. Teams are often still working on transitioning to the more typical playoff style hockey we're used to. That's why we often see big goal totals. Things usually tighten up around game 3 or 4. Expect that to...

Can't ease up against McDavid or he'll takeover like he did last night. Hope LA learned their lesson.

Matthews skating right past Batheron's attempts to get to him after the crosscheck was pretty good, too.

Yup. Don't give guys like this any extra attention. Treat them just like any other player and skate away when they try to goad you into things. Drives them nuts and gets them off their game. Sure, maybe you put a little extra oomph into finishing a check on him, but that's it. No targeting, no...

Probably just a maintenance day. He's probably a little sore, but looked no worse for wear as the game ended.

Overall, I don't think the Leafs brought their A game last night. They still played well and definitely had the better chances through the first 40, but they didn't take control of the game like they are capable of doing when they really click. They gave up more in the 3rd, but part of the was...

of course. Ottawa had the puck more tonight, but they rarely felt dangerous with it. A few good chances that stood out, but the rest was all outside.

Ottawa imploding.

That’s a 6 pack for the boys!

Or, do that.