Mike Augello: Hyman questionable, Korshkov on the radar; Leafs vs. Lightning

Tampa is due for a blow out loss...
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Anderson is the wild card here. The teams are so close in terms of firepower, that it's going to be on the goalies. Vasi has stood on his head against the Leafs, but Anderson has had some rotten puck luck with the Bolts. If Anderson is dialed in (and stays there), the Lightning are in for a serious battle.

I just hope the Bolts take this game seriously and aren't looking past the Leafs at this point.

Honestly, I don't care whether the Lightning win this one or not, I just don't want any injuries. As long as nobody gets hurt, I'm good with the result. It will be an entertaining game to watch.

Really like the way the Leafs have risen to challenge so far this year against TB. Even the game they lost they could have won 8-2. They got a gift last night with Beaners losing so if they've got a shot at home ice then a win tonight is a must. If they lose they can be expected to cut Andersen's workload down bigtime.

Anderson is the wild card here. The teams are so close in terms of firepower, that it's going to be on the goalies. Vasi has stood on his head against the Leafs, but Anderson has had some rotten puck luck with the Bolts. If Anderson is dialed in (and stays there), the Lightning are in for a serious battle.

I just hope the Bolts take this game seriously and aren't looking past the Leafs at this point.

Honestly, I don't care whether the Lightning win this one or not, I just don't want any injuries. As long as nobody gets hurt, I'm good with the result. It will be an entertaining game to watch.
- GalacticStone

Not many guys on the Leafs that would look to hurt anybody (accidents aside). Aside from maybe Kadri/Paquette trying to kill each other.

Leafs win tonight.

I didn't mean to imply that there are headhunters on Toronto's roster. I just meant that I don't want to see any injuries of any kind for any reason. No awkward falls or fluky stuff.

Yeah, these games are usually intense, but clean.

I think regardless of what happens we play Sparks on wednesday vs CHI. Andersen'll need a little time after what will certainly be a big game tonight.

Really like the way the Leafs have risen to challenge so far this year against TB. Even the game they lost they could have won 8-2. They got a gift last night with Beaners losing so if they've got a shot at home ice then a win tonight is a must. If they lose they can be expected to cut Andersen's workload down bigtime.
- AngryWhiteMale

I think 1 game out of 14 is tough to say they lost home ice.

Mike Augello: Hyman questionable, Korshkov on the radar; Leafs vs. Lightning
"Frederik Andersen will make his fifth straight start for Toronto and likely Vezina Trophy competitor Andrei Vasilevskiy (31-8-0, 2.24 GAA, .931 save percentage) will go for Tampa Bay."
- mikeinbuffalo

So, without using the words, you're actually saying that you don't think Andersen is a Vezina competitor...!?

I didn't mean to imply that there are headhunters on Toronto's roster. I just meant that I don't want to see any injuries of any kind for any reason. No awkward falls or fluky stuff.

Yeah, these games are usually intense, but clean.
- GalacticStone

I want Kucherov and Hedman to suffer major injuries on the same shift. Fight me.

I also think he winds up around 58 games for the year
TB
CHI - off
PHI - on 3 days rest
PHI - off
NSH - on 3 days rest
BUF - off
NYR - on 3 days rest
FLA- off
PHI - on 3 days rest
OTT - off
NYI - on 4 days rest
CAR - off
TB - on 2 days rest
MTL - off


That would put him at 57 games. With 60 being the upper ceiling if there's still a shot at home ice, but the schedule isn't bad so they shouldn't need world-class goaltending the whole way.

I think 1 game out of 14 is tough to say they lost home ice.
- Aaron_85

4 points is a tough defecit against a Bruins team that rarely loses nowadays.

I am so jacked up to see what Korshkov can do in the NHL.

4 points is a tough defecit against a Bruins team that rarely loses nowadays.
- AngryWhiteMale

Let's take it game by game. We will see if this loss starts something..hopefully it does.

I want Kucherov and Hedman to suffer major injuries on the same shift. Fight me.
- Steven_Seagull

Kucherov and Tavares are going to break their hands on each other in a fight.

Hedman and Matthews slew foot each other, fall awkwardly, and blow all four of their knees out.

Marner see this carnage, vomits, passes out on his feet and falls to the ice, giving himself a concussion.

All of this madness finally overcomes Stamkos, who goes nuts and is carried off in a straight-jacket while yelling something about pepperoni and syrup.

I am so jacked up to see what Korshkov can do in the NHL.
- TheMussel

Wedgie already pre-ordered his jersey.

Anderson is the wild card here. The teams are so close in terms of firepower, that it's going to be on the goalies. Vasi has stood on his head against the Leafs, but Anderson has had some rotten puck luck with the Bolts. If Anderson is dialed in (and stays there), the Lightning are in for a serious battle.

I just hope the Bolts take this game seriously and aren't looking past the Leafs at this point.

Honestly, I don't care whether the Lightning win this one or not, I just don't want any injuries. As long as nobody gets hurt, I'm good with the result. It will be an entertaining game to watch.
- GalacticStone

Looking past the Leafs to what? That showdown with Detroit on Thursday?

Looking past the Leafs to what? That showdown with Detroit on Thursday?
- Canada Cup

The Big Show.

Kucherov and Tavares are going to break their hands on each other in a fight.

Hedman and Matthews slew foot each other, fall awkwardly, and blow all four of their knees out.

Marner see this carnage, vomits, passes out on his feet and falls to the ice, giving himself a concussion.

All of this madness finally overcomes Stamkos, who goes nuts and is carried off in a straight-jacket while yelling something about pepperoni and syrup.
- GalacticStone

- Steven_Seagull

Why exactly is Nick Kypreos allowed to comment on Hockey?

Why exactly is Nick Kypreos allowed to comment on Hockey?
- Triple-T

Because he blew Satan

Why exactly is Nick Kypreos allowed to comment on Hockey?
- Triple-T

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