A Long Time Coming For Toronto Maple Leafs Fans

Donnovan Bennett examines the arduous journey the Toronto Maple Leafs, and their devoted fans, have endured after finally moving on to the second round for the first time in 19 years.
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A Long Time Coming For Toronto Maple Leafs Fans
#NHL #TorontoMapleLeafs #shorts #Leafs #MapleLeafs #Toronto #LeafsNation #Hockey #StanleyCup

[@sportsnet]

Rate the Leafs in the rest of the playoffs.

[@keeshandave8603]

The Leafs are going all the way!

[@adamawesome-o6776]

They can do it. Allow yourself to believe as Steve would say. So many times the team that beat the Leafs went to the finals, Tampa, Montreal. We just needed to get by the first round. The Leafs did it. The Leafs can beat Boston and I hope it's Boston. Another dish of sweet sweet revenge mmmmm so hungry. The Leafs can win the Stanley Cup 🤯

[@brianfrazer4183]

10. because... Weve got Tavares, Super John Tavares, I just don't think you understand, He plays in blue and white, He's f*cking dynamite, Weve got super John Tavares

[@Luke63517]

Swept next round

[@stopdroolin8418]

​@keeshandave8603 you're drunk

[@_ConnorMcDavid]

Leafs haters who mercilessly mocked Leafs fans for years don't get to turn around how and say don't celebrate too hard. I'm convinced the Leafs could win a cup and haters will say "don't celebrate too hard it's just one cup". Embrace the hate leafs nation. Enjoy it....keeo being the loud, loyal, arrogant fanbase you are. The NHL wouldn't exist without you. Canada's Team. Go Leafs Go!

[@6ixgod432]

This right here. Pin this comment now Jesus has spoken truth

[@the1trueshark]

from a rangers fan, good on you toronto. this must have been such a burden off your shoulders, and im happy that you finally made it out of round 1. regardless of what happens for the rest of the playoffs, you should see this postseason as at least a small victory

[@a51s49]

Respect 🫡 Always had respect for Rangers fans. When Brian Leetch was traded from the Rangers to the Leafs at the trade deadline for the Leafs to make a playoff push back in the day, Rangers fans at MSG chanted Go Leafs Go during a game in support of Brian. It brought a tear to my eye 🧐

[@KJDillhan]

I don’t know what I’m happier about. The leafs winning, or how unhappy all the haters are lmao 🤣

[@LeafsNet2]

Check out that cancer hfboards. Boomers having aneurysms. 😂

[@CanadasHockeyTeam]

​@@LeafsNet2 if the internet had cancer it would literally be hfboards 😂😂

[@RangersFanatic275]

So happy for you guys! Celebrate hard tonight Toronto! You guys deserve it! (Rangers fan)

[@howtheprosdoit9636]

No they don’t.

[@LeafsNet2]

​@@dF1_ because he's a Leafs hater. They're to the NHL what incels are to the online world. Irrational virgins. 😂

[@MrKleenexDude]

@@howtheprosdoit9636 I don't even care if people hate us cause we win now. It's infinitely better than hating us and we suck.

[@percys9427]

no celebrating until Lord Stanley's Cup is lofted into the Air and paraded down Yonge Street !

[@6ixgod432]

Just want to say to Leafs nation....the haters telling us not to celebrate too hard will be the same folks saying "that's just one cup after 56 years". They hate us because they ain't us. The largest fanbase of the most popular hockey club in the world. Embrace the hate. Be obnoxious af and let em seetheeee 😂

[@i_am_blaziken1918]

As someone who constantly bashes the Leafs. You guys deserved this

[@stevendchu]

The twilight Sundin years. The Brian Burke truculence era. The Kessel era, with the late season collapses and it was 4-1 The tank, with the initial hope and promise of the Matthews/Marner/Nylander picks. The Boston losses. The comeback against CBJ, only to get shutout in the deciding game. The Montreal choke. The close loss against Tampa last year with a goal being waived off. All that can now be cast aside, chapter closed and forgotten, with one shot deflected in off a skate.

[@tylermarks15]

I almost broke my hand from punching the chair so hard when Tavares scored the goal go leafs

[@blokchaynBull]

Go Leafs Go!! 🏒 Fins Up!!🐬

[@xtrickster6556]

As a Boston fan I say to you leafs fans congratulations. Seriously. FINALLY! Now let's hope we meet you in the 2nd round. We're not doing so good right now 😢

[@fallis07]

I'll def be watching your game vs panthers tomorrow

[@cndnclassics5874]

good luck to you tomorrow boss, hope you make it through with some sanity! haha but hey it will definetely be a hell of a series with you guys!

[@ImVeryFried]

Boston got this tonight! I’m feeling a home victory.

[@canadianrage5224]

Good luck to the Bruins today, would be very poetic if these two teams met in the 2nd round

[@John-w7r3j]

As a leafs fan I can assure you that your historic collapse was a beautiful thing to witness.

[@chrisxavier3147]

Way to go (seriously), my Dad would have been so happy tonight. RIP Dad

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Smile and feel it for him

[@chrisxavier3147]

@@Oldmanflyfishing Definitely will, thanks man

[@alexandraattwood3268]

Had to throw in the zamboni driver bit, huh 😂

[@mariamunroe6861]

I am 62 yrs old , I have watched this team from age 6 yrs old..., We older fan's all over Canada, our hearts will go on.... The Monkey is off Their backs and Ours..., Bring on round 2...., now that I have stopped crying...., I Love this Team and This Game....

[@percys9427]

I remember 1967 ! This is nice to win a series ! I refuse to celebrate until the Stanley Cup is paraded down Younge Street !

[@canadianrage5224]

I was in tears and my hands couldn’t stop shaking. This win means so much for Leafs nation. The fans deserve this

[@John-w7r3j]

Im a 31 year old grown man and I cried too man. Enjoy it brother 🎉

[@kennethwu5214]

@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 lol so you’d be here to laugh at leafs nation for losing round one too? Let us have our celebration

[@howtheprosdoit9636]

No they don’t.

[@John-w7r3j]

@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 hatred stems from people that struggle with their own existence ❤️

[@josephthebobcat5085]

We're the cubs of the NHL. Our time is now. Let's do this. Tampa, Boston & probably Carolina. Beat the Best. This is a season to remember

[@braydentan985]

All these salty ass haters acting like they wouldn't react the exact same way if their favorite team won 😂😂😂

[@TMBpk]

When you’re Canada’s Team….expect salty haters.😂

[@aliyahzalme9322]

As a leafs fan, wanted to just say to the rest of you all to ignore all the haters that keep bringing up 1967 and saying things like its just the first round. This was an amazing moment for us and a hard fought and well deserved series win after 19 whole years. So happy we made it and got to prove that we are capable. GO LEAFSS GOOOOO 💙🤍 #LeafsForever

[@LeafsNet2]

​@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 how many times are you going to copy and paste this? You seem legit upset. 😂

[@Nic_Garscum]

Lmao winning the 1st round being an amazing moment is so pathetic

[@stopdroolin8418]

​@@LeafsNet21967.

[@jonmarsh7914]

you put it perfectly. we didn't win the cup yet, but for once, we didn't LOSE yet either.

[@cam2159]

I FOOKIN LOVE THIS TEAM

[@nathankoroscil6674]

Born in 05, I was in Tampa for game 4 & 6, #brokethecurse 12 more games

[@licmysak7842]

Habs fan here, just happy it wasnt us who let you win your 1st series since 04 lol, Enjoy a good playoff run guys its the best feeling in hockey to win in the playoffs

[@keeshandave8603]

This is awesome! The Leafs have finally put the curse away! The Leafs revenge tour continues!

[@sportsnet]

What a time to be alive...

[@AlexFantasy88]

A streak that had to end....Never forget

[@howtheprosdoit9636]

They refs seemed to agree with you based on the missed high sticking call.

[@johnrr8854]

Win this one for the rest if the country. Go leafs go, from winnipeg

[@MrVanes147]

Congrats Leafs fan-base, you deserve it!

[@lookforward2life]

This Avs fan is enjoying the happiness and sheer jubilation. Keep it going.

[@printingtimeandspace]

12 more wins!!!

[@blackbeard331]

They slayed their dragon and made it past the first round. I won't be surprised if they go all the way. GO LEAFS GO!!!

[@josephthebobcat5085]

Loved this video segment. Great job 🍁 Go Leafs

[@craigio.87]

Congratulations Leafs from a Kraken fan! 😊

[@andrewdouris6035]

Thanks! Good luck to Seattle tonight. Hopefully the Krak will smoke the Av's. (that kinda looks weird when i read it back lol)

[@craigio.87]

@Andrew Douris I hope so, but no one expected us to reach the playoffs. Do me one favour, if Boston goes through, beat the absolute crap out of them

[@nebula6084]

I hate the Leafs as much as the next Habs fan, but I’m honestly happy for the fans

[@ronansomers124]

Great moment for us. Haven’t celebrated so hard for them ever. But we didn’t win the cup. Gotta dial in and be ready for whoever is next

[@adamawesome-o6776]

Hopefully next is Boston. I am soo hungry for some more revenge. Mmm i cant wait.

[@xtrickster6556]

I don't know about that. My B's aren't doing so good 😢

[@adamawesome-o6776]

They are playing very tender. Mmmm

[@LeafsNet2]

Leafs haters on suicide watch right now. Literally telling Leafs fans "it's only the first round" yet mocked the same fans for not getting out of the first round. 😂 I love being a leafs fan. So much misery but it'll all be worth it at the end. 😂

[@dereks1848]

As an Avs fan watching them go all the way last season, you have a long way to go. It's a long playoffs. So yeah, it's only the 2nd round. Still lots of hockey has to be played.

[@TMBpk]

@@dereks1848 not sure why people assume Leafs fans don’t know that….but watching haters cry about them “celebrating” is a bit much. If you’re gonna troll them day in and day out, then they’re gonna celebrate the same way. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction right?

[@KJDillhan]

This is our moment

[@stopdroolin8418]

Not gonna last 😂

[@KJDillhan]

@@stopdroolin8418 neither will your comment 🫡

[@Daniel-36]

Congratulations!! For everyone saying “they act like they won the cup” imagine 20 years of not even making it to the cup final and how you reacted. This was the demon they were trying to conquer and they did it

[@kevinstull8552]

​​@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 Get a life hater 😂

[@thestormyc268]

I was born in 2006 so I've never seen this happen as a Flames fan I've always wanted to see this moment for the Leafs IT FINALLY HAPPENED I legit cried with joy when I saw that puck cross the line from Tavares now to finally see them hold lord Stanley

[@Cedricberube19]

Lets go leafs! (i'm a habs fan)

[@fikx262]

I cried my tears 2 hours after the game It's very very rare that I cry in my life😢 ❤❤

[@rieldebonk1044]

Doesnt seem like it

[@Imnotactuallyadrinker]

@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 Are you going to keep that hashtag if the leafs win the cup this year?

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Let the person have their moment. Leaf fans have suffered a long time and it feels nice to finally win something

[@whiskeylima4439]

@@Imnotactuallyadrinker Apparently this thing's account is dedicated to mocking a 5 year old cancer victim. So... that's the quality of person you're talking to.

[@chuck2967]

@@Imnotactuallyadrinker Hay Ben is that ur name or is that what you do , Its seams u have no friends or a Life for that matter , So Ben over and take it Dunce Cap🤣🤣

[@judasthepious1499]

holy funkadoodle.. do you have to put Kadri hoisting the cup in to the video.. that's really hurts man

[@get_busy_living]

I was 35 when the Leafs won a series in the middle of my working years. Now I'm 55 and thinking about retirement sheesh... Crazy how time flies🤪 Go Leafs Go

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Lololol me too. Need a cup before we die bud

[@marcsmith-duquette4150]

Leafsnet

[@markkennedy5335]

Does anyone know if there is going to be a parade ?

[@Officialkevdidntwakeup]

Leafs X uzi vert💙💜

[@a17yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Dude when I just wanna rock started playing, I got chills.

[@richardthompson6366]

The Leafs got out of the first round, now can we please get rid of Justin Trudeau.

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Ahhhh if only

[@dylbanyeah]

I would have been around 4 months old when Toronto last won a playoff series. Great to see them finally get one. I've never been so happy for a team that I'm not a fan of lol.

[@canadianrage5224]

Born in 2004 during the 2nd round. I was quite literally the living embodiment of the Leafs 2nd round playoff drought. This win means so much to me and I couldn’t be happier

[@rieldebonk1044]

@@canadianrage5224 How was like being 13 in 2017?

[@johnholland7369]

SAMY for Toronto Mayer!!!

[@SilenceCS]

y'all acting like you won the cup

[@TMBpk]

Who’s “y’all”? It’s a video montage….why are you pressed?

[@aldyson3469]

The real question I'd like to ask leafs nation is if they get swept in the second round do you still ask for Dubis and Keefe jobs

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Dubas no, Keefe yes

[@alex79suited]

And 1 last word. Or2. When I hear people say their millionaires playing hockey. That's the dumbest phrase I've ever heard, when talking hockey especially when talking leafs hockey. Money has nothing to do with it, it's our game it's part of our national culture. Do you believe mitch Marner wouldn't play for a dollar if that was the going rate. It's the logo on the front that's most important and the fans that rep that brand. Money has nothing to do with it so remember that next time your thinking that way. Go Leafs.

[@vcgomeez]

FOR ANYONE saying they need to chill with the celebrations… PLEASE UNDERSTAND it’s been 19 years of frustration, disappointment, and SADNESS. 19 FKN YEARS…. PUT YOURSELVES IN OUR SHOES. Imagine that being your team!!! SO TO MY LEAF NATION…. SCREAM ALLLLL YOU WANT!!!!!!!!!!!! As this is a huge accomplishment for us. The cup is far far away still and there is much work to be done but I know our fan base is proud with what this team has done already. GO LEAFS GO. SO PROUD OF THEM💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🍁🍁🍁😭😭😭😭😭😭🍁🍁🍁💙🍁💙

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Exactly sister!!!!!

[@vcgomeez]

@@Oldmanflyfishing 💙💙💙

[@smithryansmith]

Im not Canadian so I was really pulling for the leafs to finally win. Im really happy for the fans. However, I can see why Canadians were afraid of Leaf arrogance due to videos like this "Jokes on you. Its their time to roar."

[@jakobsuriani6463]

I don’t care if it’s just the 1st round, it’s a moment in time that lol stick with me till the end of time… and THATS something no hater can EVER take away from us

[@pawanLeafs]

Whatta vid SN! Love it! Proud to be a fan of Blue n White! GO LEAFS GO BUDSSSS💙🤍😭

[@jrdonaldson2053]

W

[@DustinMikkelsen]

It's funny that they're celebrating a first round win but hey, congratulations. I hope your team goes all the way to the finals.

[@Linny14]

I mean it’s only round 1…. Take the cup only then you can party. Congrats leafs.

[@independentmind7782]

Hang the banner. Plan the parade.

[@alex79suited]

I've been a fan for 50 years, and I hope the boys run through the rest of the east. But that was a win for them for the players. I love to see the look on their faces when good things happen like this for example. This was so important for this core group and the rest but for this core especially. They had a mental block happening a monkey 🐒 of sorts. So I guess Edge will be at the next game? Good job boys, now the pressure goes up but the hard parts over. Go play some hockey and may the best team win. Go Leafs. Shout out to Kyle thanks man for swinging for the fences. If your going out Go out swinging, thanks for that aswell, Alex

[@danielbrazeau1680]

I am very happy for the leafs fan! I live in Montreal and I want a Canadian Final! Edmonton Toronto.

[@jerichobeach2967]

This title aged horribly. A long time coming and a quick time going out.

[@Luke63517]

You guys know the playoffs aren't over yet, right?

[@TMBpk]

They aren’t…but they are for Ottawa. Cry harder.

[@CupContender]

We got this boys leafs vs oilers

[@unseenthreat5045]

Hell yes! It'll be a win for Canada either way! Hope Leafs win, but I'm still celebrating if Oilers beat us

[@saucydawcy0811]

19 years to get out of round one. So at this rate they should win the cup in 2080

[@Polycodone]

I think now that the Leafs know they can win its gonna go right to their legs. The mental block is gone

[@keithgaetz4243]

Don't get too excited. it's a long way from the cup.

[@shwaynecox1602]

It feel like this year is going to be different finally the leafs have done.

[@thebluefus]

🤣

[@danielgertler5976]

Listen, I'm just impressed SportsNet acknowledged the CFL and the Argos existed.

[@sportsnet]

We know stuff about stuff

[@billbuffalo6755]

GO LEAFS GOOOOOOOO

[@coastingalong]

leafs win one playoff series and apparently now it’s “their time” 🤣🤣

[@petersawicki4403]

dangle screaming in the background brings tears to my eyes🥲

[@shkylin3]

outta pocket for throwing the point hit in there lol

[@debbiewilson8157]

Can't wait when they get smoked in the second round

[@TMBpk]

You were posting this on Steve Dangle’s videos and wrote they’d get smoked in the first. 😂 Seethe and cope.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

I guess you blew it in the first round .

[@debbiewilson8157]

@@johnsummerhill8323 Touche

[@dawoodmalik9750]

Amazing performance

[@Mrvegas6666]

The Leaf's have arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@seanwallace89]

Just opening more wound to be packed w salt in short time...

[@syedaFatima3142]

I'm so happy for you guys

[@arthurau9231]

If you think round one curse was long, the round 2 curse is even longer as the last time the Leafs played in the conference final was back in 2002.

[@lukeh9318]

Great to see tampa get eliminated first round and by the leafs. Florida or Boston next. Either way it'll be a tough series

[@shahwali100]

Wwaaaoo love it 😍😍😍😍😍

[@maximpopov199]

At last We 💙💙💙Did it

[@AyazAli-cg9qk]

Excellant plauers

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

This should have been saved for if they won a cup but the media is making it out like the first round is a cup. We leaf fans are just happy we won a series.

[@MajidHussain2552]

Good performance

[@waqararshad4188]

Highly rated

[@puknut]

By far the biggest win by the Toronto Maple Leafs since at least 1993. It only gets harder from here. GLG!!!

[@joeytorontocanuck8682]

The Leafs just won their Stanley cup. They’ll quit playing after this.😂

[@WaqasBhatti-hc1xp]

Nice 👍

[@abdulmoizmoiz8190]

Niceee

[@johnsmith7345]

PRIDE

[@yamforlife]

Long ways to go guys….I was around in 1967…….

[@cluett92gaming53]

Badchad

[@stopdroolin8418]

1967

[@HuzaifaRehmani-kc5hm]

😊👌

[@loganknowshockey221]

😂

[@rhetzkyflyfishing]

YESSSIRRR

[@joydjinn8692]

Oh man, Leafs fans can't mock habs fans now because of the "celebrate like they won the cup" lol I mean, look at those cheers! Good to see some passion for the sport.

[@holaatyaboy6765]

Donavon Bennett?