Michael Stuart: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Pure Chaos Leads Senators to Victory

choke!

so much fun!

choke!

so much fun!
- spatso

Ha ha

Beat Sens game I can think of since their 2017 playoff run

The Leafs just aren't as good as there loyal fans want them to be, Perhaps they can pray more often or even sing louder In church. The blue line Isn't even close to championship caliber and don't blame It on Fredrik Andersen.

Sens are now 1-237-3 when down by 4+ goals. Classic Leafs.

The D on Engvall's goal was pathetic. I don't know what the hell Gudbranson was doing. The only thing I can assume is that Gudbranson was trying to stop the puck with his butt and then realized at the last moment that strategy was a bad idea.

Reilly literally passed the puck to Matthews for Joe's goal.

As Michael said, Stepan defense on Matthews goal to make it 5-1 was just confusing. I swear Ottawa forgot they were killing a penalty.

I've seen a lot of random youtubers doing videos of who Seattle will take from Ottawa and Nick Paul is almost always on the list. I hope that doesn't end up being true. Nick Paul has finally been given an opportunity this season and he's showing he's the new Pageau/Fisher/Bonk. This game should be his resume.

Who should we target? Another forward or let's keep tightening up our defense in the 2021 draft?

^The best D available imo

Gotta love the Leafs.

Only team Sens have a winning record against.

Leafs are so soft, you should hope that the Sens play them every night.

If the Sens got to play the Leafs every night you know they would own them by the end of the season.

How soft are the Leaf fans for putting up with that folderama type crap, year after year after year?

Do you think Leafs traded for Galchenyuk in an attempt to get add more grit? Did anybody tell them that Galchenyuk does not play very well in his own end?

Sens need to be more physical Wednesday night.

Loved the start of the overtime. Sens started Norris, Stutzle and Chabot (the old man at age 23). Kids did fine.

How soft are those Leafs?

How soft are those Leafs?
- spatso

Well, they are #1 in the league, and we are dead last. Heck, we're still in single digit points!

Sens are now 1-237-3 when down by 4+ goals. Classic Leafs.
- PogBoi

I had to look that one up, it's true!

Well, they are #1 in the league, and we are dead last. Heck, we're still in single digit points!

I had to look that one up, it's true!
- Panzer_IVA

So true!

But, Sens have winning record against the Leafs in the three games they have played.

We know the Sens are getting physically stronger and Wednesday night is huge for the Leafs. I will be happy if the Sens can make a good game of it. But, you know Leaf fans are already filled with anxiety.

Loved Brady down low in front of the net, taking and giving punishment to all comers.

Matthews gave up and merely floated back on the winning goal.

There is so much to be happy about.

In rebuild, you take your joy from the little pieces and small chunks that fall your way.

Did you notice how soft the Leaf D has become in front of their own net?

Who should we target? Another forward or let's keep tightening up our defense in the 2021 draft?


- SENS-sational

I understand its a crapshoot, but I like what Kent Johnson (C) and Guenther (RW) look like, based off the limited stuff I've read on them.

As great as it is to bask in our one game glory, the fact that within this group of fans we have a list of potential draft picks eyeing the #1 selection speaks volumes as to where we are compared to the leafs (sadly).
Let's hope a little more speed is injected before the next game to give a different look, let's say Formenton and Brannstrom lest we have to back off the battle of Ontario parade..

That comeback was amazing.

I've liked White's game these past few games, hopefully he can use that that to continue to find his game.

This team still has a long way to go, but I'm very curious to see how they play these next couple game. This game should do wonders for their confidence, as they've been a very fragile group for much of the season.

As great as it is to bask in our one game glory, the fact that within this group of fans we have a list of potential draft picks eyeing the #1 selection speaks volumes as to where we are compared to the leafs (sadly).
Let's hope a little more speed is injected before the next game to give a different look, let's say Formenton and Brannstrom lest we have to back off the battle of Ontario parade..
- ktownfan

Speed is so important. My favourite moment of the game was when Smith started Norris, Stutzle and Chabot for the overtime. It says, this is who we want to be.

Turning point of the game was when things boiled over because of Brady's domination of the area in front of the Leaf net.

Wednesday night should be a war. I expect the Leafs will come out really hard. I will be content if the Sens continue to abuse them.

Who should we target? Another forward or let's keep tightening up our defense in the 2021 draft?


- SENS-sational

seeing as we're pretty much guaranteed to pick in the top six, i'd want Clarke first and Berniers 2nd.....there is no need for another LHD (already have chabot, brannstrom, sanderson, wolanin), but desperate need for a potential top end RHD

AxlRose is strangely quiet today.

Always nice to see the Senators beat the Leafs

AxlRose is strangely quiet today.
- Not_Yan

he's the Dopps of leaf fans....only comes out when they win

he's the Dopps of leaf fans....only comes out when they win
- sensarmy_11

We enjoy seeing the Sens win a comeback victory. But, it is very different for Leaf fans. This has little to do with losing to the Sens. It is all about a soft team collapsing. Leaf fans are good hockey fans, they know their game. They understand that last night's loss is merely a symptom of a deeper problem.

This is a team that is capable of scoring goals and winning offensive challenges in the regular season. But, this is not a team that is built for the battle of the second half of the season and the playoffs.

Last night the Sens took down the Leafs in hand to hand combat and they ground out a tough win. It is the kind of win championship teams need to have. It is the kind of win that measures the size of your heart and your capacity to fight when it really matters.

Make no mistake, Sens are still a long way away from being a serious playoff contender. But, in some ways, the Leafs are even farther away from being a championship contender. Everything you need to know about why the Leafs are post season failures was on display last night. The Leafs are a nice group of skaters, they make pretty plays, but when things get serious and tough they collapse. This is not about a skill deficiency. This is about a lack of character. The Leafs for all their skill could not impose their will on a group of kids and journeymen veterans.

Don't let anybody kid you. Last night was not a false impression of the Leafs. What you saw was their complete failure of character. They are one and done in the playoffs again this year.

Trading paquette already paying dividends.

Who should we target? Another forward or let's keep tightening up our defense in the 2021 draft?


- SENS-sational

This will be a weird year for these prospects because of inconsistencies in the leagues they play in.

Sens should draft a dman. Based on the way they’ve been drafting...bloodline may play a factor once again :p

Also, this list is a bit messed. No Räty in the top 10 let alone 15? Unless he’s 9th or 10th and it cut.

And Berniers at 1? At the moment I’d probably take Eklund over him.

Power’s intrigue is his size and he’s a good skater. But it’s gna be tough.

Brandt Clarke can go first.

Heck, we might see the top 3 players being dmen (Power, Clarke, Hughes)

Awwww, you guys make me sad. You really do. I mean, I get it. Last night was your SuperBowl. But you need to understand that, for Leafs fans, it’s not the same. The Sens aren’t seen as a threat, or a true rival.

Leafs fans aren’t upset today, or worried. It’s adorable that your little group of try-hard nobodies defied the odds.

Leafs took their foot off the gas and let things slip away, because they don’t take the Sens seriously. Nor should they. I mean, look at the standings...

Awwww, you guys make me sad. You really do. I mean, I get it. Last night was your SuperBowl. But you need to understand that, for Leafs fans, it’s not the same. The Sens aren’t seen as a threat, or a true rival.

Leafs fans aren’t upset today, or worried. It’s adorable that your little group of try-hard nobodies defied the odds.

Leafs took their foot off the gas and let things slip away, because they don’t take the Sens seriously. Nor should they. I mean, look at the standings...
- AxlRose91

LOL. Just go read the Leafs thread on this very site.

LOL. Just go read the Leafs thread on this very site.
- Not_Yan

I think you are right.