LFR14 - Game 19 - Saturday Special - TOR 5, MTL 3

[@canadianrage5224]

Matthews and Marner are seriously on a whole other level rn, and Jumbo Joe is a point per game player which you love to see!

[@ItsJmlTho]

The kids are making him feel young again

[@dooodooo3474]

Yea I’m not even a leafs fan and I kinda wanna see him get 50 in 50

[@owenj8854]

Jumbo Joe has more points than Lafreniere this season!

[@owenj8854]

@Leafs Nation I’m not kidding. It sounds ridiculous but it’s true! Another funny but true fact is that in the second Leafs game of the season, Thornton had played 425 more games than the top 2 Sens lines combined.

[@owenj8854]

Matthews is on fire! Anyone with a functioning brain recognizes that. However all the Leafs haters think: “His goal per game pace is overhyped, and it’s in the North Division”. Do anyone see how ridiculous that is?

[@thispersoncommented]

I’m scared that everything is going this well

[@fiftymissioncap9045]

Wait til we play down south

[@Krokodilius]

ya well, edmonton just molested calgary so we get to play them in pisst off mode.

[@308MiA]

@@Krokodilius ya well, were the ones that initially broke their spirit in the first place in order for them to get molested by EDM as they downward spiraled after we smacked Matthew Tkachuk down like the hand of god lmao

[@ignatious1138]

We're in the lead, and that scares us. 😊

[@jeffmartin2884]

This fear is justified!

[@21undertaker21able]

Dont let this distract you from the fact that hat guy still hasn't got to do his video #givehatguyachance

[@srb.373]

#FREEHAT

[@Gl-my8fw]

@@srb.373 lmao perfect.

[@t-mansports3048]

He’s got one from a couple years ago or was he promised another one?

[@ThatsBadTV]

He promised another one

[@HH-hm7kg]

Stop. Just Stop.

[@brettdupuis8793]

Can we just appreciate how awesome it is that the habs and leafs are finally both good at the same time and they play each other 10 TIMES this year in an all Canadian division After a rough 2020 this is what we all needed

[@HomerJLeafs]

Canadian division = BLESSED

[@LisaMo3434]

Agreed, I really hope Leafs-Habs is the second round series in the playoffs

[@danyheatleyall-star3677]

@@LisaMo3434 that would require the leafs to make the second round lol

[@HDgaming519]

The Canadian division is on another level compared to the rest of the league there has been way more scoring its just way more entertaining to watch the Canadian division it just feels right rn cant complain at all

[@nathanmcdonald8891]

@@HDgaming519 the Canadian division is the worst in the league what are you talking about “on another level” 😂😂 there’s ONE good team in the division

[@shacklesburst]

Twitter: Question time. Steve: Speak to the hand!

[@laurenmclarty7028]

Isn’t it “Talk to the hand?” Not “Speak to the hand?”

[@laurenmclarty7028]

@adw4891 I’m not being literal because “talk to the hand” is what it’s always been. And McSharty? I don’t get it. Are you trying to make fun of my name or something?

[@Tam0de]

That 1st goal made Matthews look like he's the left-handed version of Ovechkin.

[@_kyle_collins_]

Well he is x 20

[@HopefulNihilist]

@@_kyle_collins_ Yeah... No

[@malakupearson1725]

@@_kyle_collins_ not a chance

[@saltpeter500]

Better

[@matthewjones3553]

Auston Matthews honestly has the best looking pure shot in the NHL right now

[@macjonesisthebest3635]

Lfr never gets old

[@antnation747]

Is it weird I get more anxious the better the Leafs play? I'm scared.

[@Rayzorexe]

Speaking of Matthews not getting the hat trick, just a random stat that I wanted to point out is that McDavid scored his 8th (?) Hat trick of his career in 174 career goals while Matthews has 176 with just 2 hat tricks to his name

[@07foxmulder]

What’s even crazier? Matthews scored that many goals in 300 games; McDavid’s played 371.

[@jakebulmer8698]

@@07foxmulder exactly

[@independentmind6345]

Matthews has more goals and has played one season less. Clearly Matthews is the best player in the league.

[@pkmnproper3319]

And one of those hat tricks was Matthews very 1st game

[@pkmnproper3319]

@@independentmind6345 and Matthew's is American , clearly the better Hockey Country

[@Nic-ism]

When it was 2-0 I was so happy, then 2-2 made me cry. Then my boy Marner and Matthews made my fears go away.

[@jardine2392]

Noted defender, Joel Edmonton

[@Gopherzooka]

Good I'm not the only one who heard that

[@Nic-ism]

I love how Marner and Matthews put up a shit ton of points this game just for McDavid to go get a hatty.

[@Gl-my8fw]

Matthews 100% has the best shot in the nhl but overall mcdavid is just insane.

[@Ok-ik4ww]

Mcdavid is so good it’s just if he wants to score he will

[@tommasobey8003]

@@Ok-ik4ww matthews is better defensively imo though, I feel like most would agree

[@HDgaming519]

There are some teams that has been able to shut down mcdavid he only insane on some games rn like getting 5 points games and a hat trick sometimes the crazy thing about Matthews is nobody has held him off the score sheet since the beginning of the season I think only the first couple games he didn't get a point which is kinda nuts mcdavid is the craziest player tho I think any of us has seen hes the best skater in the league by far the fastest

[@maydanlex]

@@Gl-my8fw Yup. As much as I love the Leafs I do understand that McDavid is the best hockey player in the world. Go Leafs!

[@ajiboy1919]

MATTHEWS IS BROKEN MY GOD HE CAN’T BE STOPPED

[@yeminadiv]

Ikr

[@ethab1]

NHL please nerf Matthews too OP

[@picklesandwich5949]

@@ethab1 NHL Rulebook: The Auston Matthews rule Players who score more than 4 goals in a game should automatically be suspended and fined 10 million dollars

[@oksekim6917]

He’s playing with Game Genie! It’s not fair.

[@atticusruiz2844]

Until April comes around lol

[@TeamFront1]

I'm so torn on the Nylander thing. I don't need him to be a full 200ft player but there are too many times where he's just watching the play and waiting for the puck instead of getting a little physical. Also Steve nailed the idea that expectations have risen. Willy hasn't been bad, but we need him to be better and I think it's reasonable to say he could be.

[@rivahkillah]

He isn't nearly good enough offensively to be not playing a 200ft game. If he were putting up Matthews-like numbers, maybe, but currently he's between Rielly and Muzzin for points.

[@richardfewer9348]

He has a lot to prove and he is making no excuses money GLG.

[@jimbeaver27]

Willy gives the puck away too often, makes bad passes, and in a battle he is soft and loses the puck. Frankly he should be on the 3rd or 4th lines until his attitude is adjusted.

[@Troyw2204]

@@rivahkillah rielly is 2nd in defensive scoring thats not a bad thing to be below

[@steveryan5375]

Anyone catch the ODog on Overdrive on Friday His analysis was dead on. When Willie's game is going on all cylinders his game is A+. However as we know we can't expect A+ games from any player every game. When a player doesn't have his A+ game the expectation is that he will have a B game at the very least. So if he isn't scoringhe contributes in all other facets of the game. Willy doesn't have a B game. It's all or none. A or F. Nothing on between. The 200 ft game which Matthews had now mastered somehow has escaped Willy. Hopefully his benching last night may be the wake up call that he, the team and all of Leaf Nationso desperately needed to see. Go Leafs Go.

[@demoor69]

I thought Mitch was Leo's favourite player because they are roughly the same size.

[@Gl-my8fw]

Everyone acts like mitch is small but he is still like 6 feet almost 180.

[@gusblumberg5713]

Leo modeled his playoff beard after his favorite player!

[@neonblack4486]

@@Gl-my8fw ya that’s kind of small lol

[@hockey_all_star5895]

@@neonblack4486 I bet you’re like 5’6

[@davidmccalla3609]

@@neonblack4486 That`s not small wtf lol

[@mrswb]

Hey Steve just for the record I am digging your little zoom in edits you've been doing this year.

[@ShawnBlaque]

Matthews is on another level right now, so crazy to watch

[@camerondurham3923]

Reminder: Our team is still injured. Were not at full strength.

[@jenh6487]

The Boom Boom and Phew Phew spots! Love it!

[@mattbrown8325]

I want Simmonds back! 😭

[@Jahoragin94]

Even if Matthews slows down from his 24(!) shooting %, he's gonna snooze his way to 30, and probably 40. Like what the actual fuck.

[@crusader0074]

45-55 goals is what I think he will get. Probably lower end of that spectrum...but still.

[@ILOVELUCYRICARDO1]

👏 Our team sure does have something very special this year. Let's enjoy it as much as any traumatized fan base can.

[@bontsbonty4293]

Matthews is a beauty

[@cjvs1604]

17:41 - Hello, Steves hand.

[@hweezittv]

did he just forget his tweet ?

[@cjvs1604]

@@hweezittv Probably. It's not the first time it's happened either. That's his way of knowing to put an image over top of it. He either missed it or it didn't work.

[@willstuart4504]

Lol ... Ikr, I thought he was putting on one of those fake nose and glasses and was about to surprise us.😏

[@satmaka1]

I love the L1 R1 reference. Thank you for being a massive part of my morning routine. I am completely energised by your videos win or lose! Your hutspah wakes me up right before work! Much love from a Canadian expat in Australia!

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

Man I didn't realize how lethal of a shot Marner has, its absolutely elite he would just rather set others up with his equally elite passing

[@jamiekmett8847]

SOOOO happy Steve is getting to enjoy this ride!

[@ajplaze8001]

Game 19, Steven. 😂😂

[@royceviklund6522]

You got him to change it lol 😂

[@owenj8854]

The Boom Boom Spot, and the Pew Pew Spot! Lol! What do you call the front of the net?

[@junioruncle4378]

LFRs that feature BOOM BOOMs are always more fun.

[@tee_es_bee]

"from the BOOM BOOM slot" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@birdwatchinglife]

Dangle makes a point that I as a Leafs fan since the early 70s can truly appreciate-that this time as a Leafs fan is special and it's something rare. Instead of petty criticism, be thankful that these guys are winning at such a clip. If you didn't endure the 1980s as a Leafs fan, count yourself as fortunate

[@HKgaming86]

Also, don't compare Matthews to Gilmour like that all it takes is one injury and we'll look back at this LFR and say thanks for the Jinx Steve

[@benjaming9912]

sometimes my eyes start sweating when i think about the fact that auston matthews and mitch marner are leafs. so lucky to be alive to see that magic happen

[@andrewcoathup3232]

This team is so unreal that I am staying up to watch every game and the start time in my time zone is 1am! Previous seasons I would watch the occasional game for kicks, but this season is must watch material!

[@CoolsBreeze]

Every time the name Matthews comes up I think of him stroking his mustache on that Sportsnet ad lol.

[@austin306]

The first review was to confirm the puck crossed the line. Then Keefe challenged the call, due to goaltender interference. Refs checked the tape and saw his pad get pushed in, called the goal back.

[@worstusername]

I got instantly giddy when you said Auston is on pace for 132 points .. we are so damn Blessed. Can't remember when it last felt this good to be a Leafs fan.

[@chrisshiherlis95]

I never realized Muzzin was hit on that third greaser.. I was about to say Holl should have to shave his head. Go Leafs fricking Go eh 🍁

[@coltukkor]

No stopping us.Its like were driving an 18 wheeler 😃

[@Pearagon10]

So now we know that Steve covers the camera when he reads the Twitter questions to give himself a cue for when he is editing that he should pull the screenshot up then XD.... smart!

[@splinterspartan25]

You changed your lighting setup. It looks much better. Having a single circle light in the background looks better on your eyes than having two.

[@ilshkin]

I'm really not a fan of benching players, especially in a market like Toronto with an already-targeted player, but Keefe and Nylander seem to have an understanding with it - he did it last year and it launched Willy forward. It seems like a way to reset, stop the mistakes from snowballing, and let him start fresh next game. I'm still torn on it though, especially so soon after some of the shitty headlines. We'll see if it works!

[@batt7945]

Somethings been going on with nylander for sure

[@williamdougie6213]

He misses his pal kappy

[@Fskelton]

So good to hear some PEW PEW and BOOM BOOM! Keep on doing what you do sir! Love the Videos!

[@LeafsJellyHD]

IKEAman got benched last 8 mins 👀

[@ariccua6101]

Muzzin and Toffoli were LAK teammates and won a Cup together in 2014.

[@PaintballMaverick]

Just figure out a way to clone Wes MacCauley and you'll hBe refs giving EPIC descriptions of calls. :p

[@dan_tegtmeier94]

Matthews is scary good now. The fact that he is only 23 is terrifying. I'm fully on board for the future of Toronto

[@corinna4jmjt938]

First time I've heard "LEAFS WIN" so often in one season. Great news.

[@madhavsatija7161]

Love it, keep up the amazing work, thank you for creating such passionate and educational videos

[@mayhem2906]

Honestly, i didn’t even know nylander got benched till i saw a post on IG of Keefe talking about it

[@DJSeraphym84]

Same. I've been so used to him being Invisible lately that I didn't even register it 😅

[@mayhem2906]

@@DJSeraphym84 lol that is so true, the only times i’ve noticed him is when he is doing something on offence like score a goal or get an assist

[@richardfewer9348]

He still has to live up to his no nights off contract GLG

[@TrAvi5link]

Steve "not good enough" Dangle You're saying that so much this year

[@RamanN00B]

i just want good things for zach hyman

[@Leafs1]

Ya. No more pucks to the ankle

[@mayadanielle102]

You had my respect before but this is on a whole other level of respect now! As much as I disagree with your conclusions on the disallowed goal, I appreciate you pointing out the inconsistencys of reffing in the NHL even when these inconsistencys are in favor of the leafs! Mad props to you man!

[@phils6733]

That first line is absolutely ridiculous! If Tavares takes those ankle weights off the 2nd line will get dangerous again, only a matter of time for them though Willy and JT are too good to let this ride on.

[@dominicbelleyweb]

Leafs did not even sweat during that game and Price can't stop a puck this year.

[@late3619]

where does simmonds play when he's back 2nd line and kerfoot centers 3rd line? does nick robertson get a shot on the 4th line? Does anyone think we still need another tough hard hitting forward?

[@getrektbud]

Im about the same age and I agree with Steve and say it often. This is the best Maple Leaf we've seen. Maybe ever

[@KowashiHitori]

I'm really glad Kerfoot is doing well for you guys lately. I really do like him.

[@07foxmulder]

This may be the best Leafs team since the 2001/2002 season. But the season isn’t even half way finished so I’m sticking with being cautiously optimistic.

[@iceteazer8028]

First off the Thorthon goal and the KK disallowed goal weren't the same. The one on Murray was pushed in from the front of the pad, where Murray had somewhat control of the puck, it being against the front of his pad. But the one on Andersen the puck was already behind him and even trickling towards the net, when KK pushed his pad. Second off that wasn't a "beautiful feed" from Speeza lol. On the replay you clearly see that Speeza was shooting on net, but hit the stick of Petry, and bounced on Kerfoot stick.

[@johnhoward9638]

GO LEAFS GO we are doing well right BUT lots of work to be done ahead.

[@alexleblanc5217]

Wait till we get Wayne Simmonds back. ITS gonna be CRAZY.

[@cmac9029]

That was almost three different games, a goalie dual in the first, goal explosion in second, and a good defensive third

[@JCx13]

Spot on about Freddy Steve.

[@cowman82]

TIL: The NHL season was 84-games long in 92-93 and 93-94. This allowed each team to play 2 games in a non-NHL city.

[@t-mansports3048]

Finally! Been f5ing all day! Love your stuff Steve

[@ColdTakes585]

As a goalie, Freddy needs to make some saves on breakaways. Not even just in this game, but way too often he’s back in his crease and gets beat without the shooter even making a move. It’s the same reason he’s also been so bad in shootouts. I agree shootouts aren’t real hockey, but they do reveal the same problem (not being aggressive enough) that has plagued Freddy for years

[@rodchallis8031]

Yeah, The Big M's are something special, once in a lifetime thing maybe. Well, I'm just past 60, and I don't ever recall seeing that kind of magic on the Leafs. Nylander: I think Willie is maybe feeling that his main contribution is offense, so he's taking risks and doing stuff on that end of the game, trying to get 'on track' that way. Hopefully, last game gets him to adjust his focus a bit. For context, if William Nylander is this year's "problem", we are a happy fucking team indeed.

[@attilac8250]

What about Armia elbow to Dermott not called

[@mildsuffering4734]

I love when steve fucks up if you know you know🖐

[@jamescolyn5960]

If, perchance, Matthews manages to score 53 goals this season, his total over these 2 pandemic-shortened seasons will be 100 goals! Given his current pace, that's definitely achievable.

[@Bluejaysgods]

Steve dangle is the goat

[@jeffgriffiths5945]

the 18 wheeler is gaining speed

[@sid316saidijusthitanerve.9]

I mean matts did get 12 straight 70+ point seasons.. but I feel you big papi is a living legend!!

[@richmayo2266]

Does Matthews and Marner scoring so much take goals away from other players on the Leafs? Teams play differently when they are up... especially the Leafs.

[@Tam0de]

Nah, the Leafs are more than just those 2 guys. They're a much deeper team than Edmonton, who's got the McDavid/Draisatl duo & no one else.

[@richmayo2266]

@@Tam0de Oh, I know the Leafs are a lot deeper, but I am suggesting that it MAY deflate the statistics of the other members of the team. You can only score once on a minor penalty. Once Matthews or Marner buries the biscuit, no one else on the team can. Further, a hockey game has an ebb and a flow. The other team often pushes and grabs the play back in response to a goal. My question is ... does scoring alter the statistical landscape and make the next goal from your team less (or more) likely? Is the first goal that breaks open a game in the second period statistically more valuable than the fourth goal that pads the lead? Is a fourth goal more likely to result in the next one going in for the opponent?

[@JSargeK]

Not necessarily disagreeing with you, but if they score on that penalty does it matter that it may be taking a goal away from someone else? I would say no, I'd rather a big gun get the goal everytime if it means the goal actually gets scored. I mean we know they scored those goals... because they did. Sure someone else may have scored later in some other situation that would have arisen because the goal wasn't scored earlier, but like with money you take the most upfront and try to grow it over time rather than risking not having it later for a potential higher payout.

[@richmayo2266]

@@JSargeK goals are always a good thing, agreed.

[@bendelliott]

Such a treat!

[@wanderer6510]

The leafs should go all the way this year. Its a short year, and barring injuries their offense is very very strong. My worry is their defense. 44 tends to get lazy out there, and the other defense is a bit weak. Freddy is damn good, and can stand on his head when it is needed, but his gas tank is not huge. Right now the forwards are picking up the slack in the defensive area, and its working. If they don't make it all the way this year, it will because of their defense. I just don't have any confidence in them, I feel when they have to pick it up, they will fall far short, this intern will lower the moral of the whole team, and they will fall apart. Remember a team is only as strong as their weakest link, and those defensive links are weak as hell.

[@LukasDavies]

I think in alot of ways this season in particular actually benefits goal scorers. Instead of seeing 31+ goalies a season Mathews is seeing 6 consistantly and the backups whenever a coach is crazy enough to feed them to Toronto. A player that intelligent is going to pickup on tendencies of not only the goaltenders but the defensive coverage and take advantage of it when he gets his chances. Also helps that he has some of the best passsers in the league feeding him the puck. As a Canucks fan if we manage to make playoffs after our horrendous start Toronto is the last team I want them to face.

[@sometimesileaveacomment3871]

Matthews shooting percentage is up to 24% that mean 1 of every 4 shots he takes is going in the net... that's ridiculous.

[@richmayo2266]

With the acquisition of Alex Galchenyuk, does that mean the Leafs aren't looking for another forward?

[@niallgyulay6849]

I would say that you know Spezza to Kerfoot is a good feed when you see that Kerfoot is BEHIND CAREY PRICE!

[@maxpervin3954]

17:46 whats with the hand?

[@Ecliptonian]

Leafs looking good, defense has shown some improvements.

[@georgebenevides]

Leafs defense need to stop jumping into OZ. Great when it works but it drives me crazy when they get caught and leave poor Freddie there alone to make the stop.

[@higherpraise6702]

See how Jason spezza does tonight skating with Auston and Mitch tonight is gonna be good game no doubt

[@berubeacting5858]

So what do you think about the Mangiapane goal with Tkachuk shoving Koskinen that led to the puck ending up free?

[@darrenmolleson238]

your great i watch all your stuff ty

[@constantinentakos2907]

I think with people upset at Andersen on the breakaways is that he barley moves on them, historically in shootouts and in this game he’ll just start still and doesn’t look like he’s reacting to the shot just hoping it hits him. I would like to see him come out more make himself look bigger to stop the shot and to move too

[@johnajax631]

Good idea Steve build them up so when the games mean something you can be crushed. I want to see them win when the chips are on the table then they will actually have done something.

[@wgemini4422]

I am wondering how much Leafs and Mathews success has to do with the division. I am not sure it's an easy division, but it's a division that fits Leafs' style. I don't think any team in the division plays defensive hockey. It is a lot of fun, but is atypical.

[@brianelston7583]

I don't wanna downplay how good Mitch and Auston look. But the top 9 goal scorers are on Canadian teams, does the North Division have a defense/goalie weakness?

[@TheCanadianGuy56]

We gonna just ignore the fact that little toe curl into wrister by Matthews that went in, first goal, was a fucking 89.9mph shot? Without a windup

[@ThePuckWatchers]

17:45 not to be a nitpick steve, but you missed an edit lol

[@thewholegiraffe1841]

I think its a "nobody asked but i want to talk about this"

[@Cal94]

Yeah maybe he lost the tweet @ edit time

[@ryanpinto4613]

Mitchell Marner 🇨🇦🔥✅👍🏾

[@johnsamora6576]

The leafs need this especially from Mitch and Austin it will carry to the post season

[@irishducky4578]

Love mathews but wonna wrip that mustache off

[@miketammaro5609]

bang on... willies line changes a lot of the time lead to scoring chances and goals but not for the leafs lol

[@stuffnsuch631]

Kerfoot Tavares speeza would likely make a nice second line. Nylanders can go visit Galchenyuk.

[@pickleballer1986]

So I have a question. So when the marlies won the Calder cup what was the record like in that season where we are at this time? the reason why asking is feel like Feeling like Sheldon Keefe is coming a winning coach

[@CanadaMatt]

Leafs are 41-18-7 under Keefe. I think the verdict is in.