LFR16 - Round 1, Game 6 - Demon Slayer - Maple Leafs 2, Lightning 1 (OT)

Steve Dangle recaps and analyzes Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Tampa Bay Lightning & Toronto Maple Leafs. Highlights include John Tavares scoring the OT winner which sends the TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS TO THE 2ND ROUND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 19 YEARS!!!!!
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[@MikeHawk84]

This video has literally been years in the making. I’m so happy for Steve lmao it’s been quite a journey.

[@allanboissoneau3907]

IM SO HAPPY FOR STEVE

[@ChiefBlue4298]

@@allanboissoneau3907me too

[@musicman76enator]

Greatest. Video. Of. All. Time.

[@trainfire2008]

300…… GO LEAFS GOOOOO‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@erichammer8434]

Glad my Wild can be shittiest first round team ever now lol. Whatever helps Steve from internal combustion lol!!!

[@JDRoblox]

when the puck crossed the line I just stood up and cried.. DOWNTOWN TORONTO WAS A MOVIE IT WAS CRAZY idk what happens when we win the cup..

[@Jonah_hepas]

If** lol

[@11DNA11]

When? You'll never win it :D If R1 took 19 years, the next Cup fill be atleast an another 50 years

[@Sidious6460]

​@@11DNA11 50 years is not never kiddo 😂😊

[@justinsfhc]

don't worry, you won't

[@cassidytodd5774]

Enjoy

[@hotsimdrum]

I'm not even a leafs fan and I legit screamed from happiness when that puck crossed the line in OT. I'm legit so happy for you Steve and (most) leafs fans.

[@MyJ109]

I love the "most leaf fans" 😂 There are some degenerates in the fan base.

[@jameskilgour387]

I'm a Bruins fan and I cheered. Actually audibly cheered and fist pumped the air

[@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza]

​@@jameskilgour387 yeah, you guys made them suffer for too long LOL

[@SSBBModder13]

When the puck squeaked over the line, I hit a new octave with "HOLY SHIT THEY DID IT" lmfao

[@coastaku1954]

@@MyJ109 What do you mean by degenerates?

[@mizalcor]

As a Bruins fan, congratulations, guys. Seriously, I wasn't watching the game, but I got the "series final" notification and *I* started screaming because I was so excited. Go be insane, celebrate, ignore the "They're acting like they just won the cup lol" people. You guys deserve it after this long. I'm looking at these celebrations in downtown Toronto and they're making me jealous that I'm not there and its not even my team lol. My only regret is that *we* didn't make it past the first round, a Bruins-Leaf round two would have been mental. Congrats Leafs fans.

[@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza]

Please dismantle the Boys Club

[@gyrate598]

Stop the boys club

[@DR.DisInfect]

Never

[@KHayes666]

​@@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouzaTrust me if I could, I would.

[@NAustin518]

Seriously how can every subscriber not be extremely happy for this guy? Doesn’t matter who we root for. This guy has given us great content throughout it all. Congrats bud.

[@rickytavilla4259]

I totally agree. And I’m a Bs fan. I’m so happy for Steve and Leaf nation. They deserve it

[@Donutlazer5931]

I’m just happy for Steve, I’m not happy for my family who are all leaf fans about to rub it in my face that they are better than my coyotes or whatever 😂

[@Kigaladin2]

​@Devils Joint there's a chance that the top 3 teams, get eliminated in the 1st round.

[@nicreborn.]

@Devils Joint facts tho

[@tcpipman4638]

I'm die hard bolts fan but I'm happy for him ... know how this feels as a Bucs fan

[@jamesc7221]

This win easily put an extra 10 years on Steve's lifespan.... extremely happy for all of us Leafs fan :)

[@TheRainstormer]

Not too sure about that friend. This guy goes ALL IN on the emotion-meter no matter how good or bad it is hahaha

[@Need1738]

It took 10 years off but added 20 so it net 10

[@jesserae87]

But the overtime stress took off 20 😂

[@HouseHippoWrangler]

If this goes deep. I want before and after pics of Steve. The standard right now is a U.S. President in 4 to 8 years. I would bet that 4 to 8 weeks takes a bigger toll on Steve. I'm sure he would be just fine with that though.

[@jesserae87]

But will he have a voice?

[@Pr0fessor_P]

Congrats Leafs fans from a die hard Habs fan. You guys are loyal as hell and I respect you for that

[@rockinrodlittle]

Same here

[@josephmmalekzadeh]

Our two fanbases comprise like half of the interest in the nhl so right back at you bud

[@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza]

Hope you guys recover

[@bBrooksR]

We have a common enemy in hating the bruins. Love the francophones!

[@_RM99]

Throwback to when most of us cheered for you guys in 2021 even when you humiliated us in in round 1 lmao 🤝

[@darrendipaolo8735]

I cannot express how happy it makes me to see Steve this excited. He's wanted this for sooo long and been sooo passionate. It's infectious.

[@Killthesefears]

Of course it is

[@gavinrector6505]

It just sucks there are so many insane teams for the leafs to face, I’m not a leafs fan but happy for Steve

[@Killthesefears]

@@gavinrector6505 I don’t think it’s a problem. I think the Leafs can beat anyone and I really believe that.

[@fullertongaming2577]

@@Killthesefears with Sammy as the goalie... Idk about that. He is visibly not in good position after a movement. He's inconsistently good. You need momentum in the playoffs, and it's going to be very difficult to continue to play shutdown defense for the next possible 21 games

[@Killthesefears]

@@fullertongaming2577 agreed but I think they’ve got what it takes. Getting over the proverbial hump and especially the hump of a lifetime, can give you everything you need. They have proved themselves, now they can shine.

[@EckHockey]

It’s actually insane that this is your first chance to make this video.

[@Shock002]

Hi Eck!

[@Mythicalmonster729]

"I picked the worst time in human history to start a KZbin series" And some of us have been with you almost the entire way, Steve. It's the passion that unites us all. LEEEEEETTTT'SS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

[@KHayes666]

Different sport but I had the pseudo-opposite. I created a parody/satire blog for the Boston Red Sox in 2013 to make fun of their failure after they finished last in 2012....and they won the World Series that year🤣

[@eliotshoffner]

Congrats to all of Leafs Nation. As a Bolts fan, it was tough to feel like we were the better team in every game except for game two, but that pales in comparison to your frustrations. Here's to a deep playoff run and hope y'all enjoy it. Cheers 🍻

[@tjp1451]

Goaltending was the difference. Tampa’s forwards and D outplayed the Leaf’s forward and D for 90% of the series but Samsonov basically stole the entire series, or Vasilevsky handed it to the Leafs, however you want to look at it. Goaltending and a bit of puck luck. The Leafs have had exactly zero on the puck luck register for a decade, so I guess the universe thought they were due for some. But they can’t play like they did and expect the same result in round 2. If this series win can give them the confidence to play to win and not play to lose they might have a chance.

[@northernchristine7370]

Thank you and congrats to Tampa for a great series! I think the Leafs learned a lot playing against a multi-championship team.

[@stefanbratic1632]

You dont

[@davidramsay9283]

Classy, Thanks, and Cheers ❤

[@Hugo-bk5kq]

How classy of you. Thanks man. Nothing but respect for the Bolts.

[@Drumrock361]

I'm a Red Wings fan and this man over the course of over a decade has made me have a soft spot for the Leafs. I was bouncing off the walls watching them win it last night.

[@joelecho]

I'm not a leafs fan, but I do consider myself a leafs apologist, Dangle is part of the reason why.

[@Celticzombi]

I want them to go on a run just for Steve because they owe him that much…his love for his team is infectious

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

I'm pretty Dylan's old man was happy,based on he grew up in Scarborough.

[@unklesalty3732]

Not me. I can look back and cherish the four Cups the Wings won in the 90s and 00s while Leafs fans celebrate one series win. But Steve's cool so let him have his party.

[@Drumrock361]

@@unklesalty3732 I remember all 4 Cups. They won the Cup on my birthday even. Best present ever lol

[@JeffKing310]

For a bunch of reasons, I have been dead inside for ages. This win has reignited a spark deep inside me. The Leafs were frankly the major bond between my father and I. He died in 2001. Why does this one round win mean so much to me? Because it does.

[@imthebeatplug_8319]

Sorry for your loss brother. Enjoy the win man, your team deserved it! 🥂

[@JeffKing310]

@@imthebeatplug_8319 Thanks bud

[@cypinax]

Im right there with u bro, this is the one good thing i got rn

[@HabsMike25]

Sorry for your loss. Leafs deserved to win the series. They were the better team. Cheers!

[@rickytavilla4259]

Congratulations from a Bruins fan I honestly almost cried I was so happy for you guys. It’s your time, enjoy every moment of it. You’re playing hockey in May. Wait till you go deep into playoffs you’ll realize why they say it’s a whole new season. Great job

[@themacksterr]

Oilers fan here. Tonight was a good night for Canada as a whole! Even though I’m not a Leafs fan, I’m happy for y’all! Here’s to hoping we meet you guys in the finals! Enjoy the win! Cheers! 🍻

[@Hashkiller429]

I mean rip winnipeg though

[@carnthecorby]

It's likely. I hope the Panthers win too. They deserve it. They're also an easier matchup at face value in comparison to the Bruins 😂

[@themacksterr]

@@Hashkiller429 RIP 🫡

[@1313skr]

Leafs fan who lives an hour outside of edmonton, follow the oilers closely, it was a very good night for hockey.

[@shocktrauma85]

​@@carnthecorby Toronto vs Florida would be a crazy unexpected matchup.

[@jaycoe9311]

As a Capitals fan who has also been traumatized by game 7 multiple times this is what I felt when we made our cup run. I really hope that this is the Leafs year cuz I’d love to see them do it!!

[@TurtlesInTheSun_]

aged like milk

[@no5thdown]

Congrats to the Leafs. As someone who waited 52 years to see his team win their first Stanley Cup, I’m so happy for you. And Steve, your reference to Hamster Huey and the Gooey Kablooie raises my respect for you.

[@ADL21]

As a Caps fan this was how we felt when we beat Pittsburgh in 2018. A huge relief a huge rush of joy and I want y'all to ride it for as far as it goes! Congrats Leafs!

[@sndragracingfilms1685]

Yep, this is exactly how it felt when we finally did it. Enjoy, Leafs fans!

[@daryldarichuk2149]

I was so happy for you guys when you buried that o.t winner against the pens

[@jessemaldonado4763]

Being a Kings fan it’s a tough night but seeing Steve finally see the leafs in the second round make you feel the pain of 19 years makes me happy for him

[@conyo1942]

I agree

[@oilersman95]

Keep spitting on kids with cancer mate 👍

[@benlee7864]

dont spit on anyone in the offseason

[@christopherorrante289]

Im rooting for Vegas to knock them off

[@mrgumdrops5]

LETS GO OIL 🔥

[@jesusranch34]

I've never been so excited to see an LFR and, as always, Steve, you delivered. Thank you for being there with us and for us, and for being a a top class ambassador for Leafs fans everywhere. I'm convinced your success online has directly contributed to other fanbases coming around to this team. Much love from a fellow Ajax resident

[@djtrankilo231]

As a Blues fan, this was how we felt in 2016 when we beat the Blackhawks in 7. Too bad that team couldn't go all the way. Good luck to the Leafs, but congrats to the fans 👏

[@jon-eriksuermann9844]

I was at bark park village for that game. It was awesome

[@darknessrealm9575]

Seeing his passion for them winning makes me tear up. He deserves this. The Leafs deserve this

[@jeffnichols5397]

Lightning fan here, as much as it sucks to lose, this video reminds me of how good it feels to win. You guys have an amazing team and made the plays when it matter most. It may take a few days, but I’m sure many of us Bolts fans will be pulling for you guys vs the Panthers/Bruins. Good Luck!

[@briancolley9568]

Same here, that ot goal was heart wrenching, but knowing how happy Steve would be made it an easier pill to swallow

[@rickytavilla4259]

Very cool of you. You guys had an amazing run

[@davidgreen3001]

Don't do that, the refs flat out handed them game 3 on a silver platter and this one too.

[@frozenpoopy]

​@David Green don't forget it only took them taking out cernak for the entire round, an early whistle on a good goal, and missed calls. I guess leaf fans crying about wes after game one paid off.

[@jlaw888]

@@davidgreen3001 how so? Refs made it “fair” with two pp each. The two the leafs got were legit. The two the lightning got were weak “evening up the calls” the refs always tend to do. If Leafs were called for that Kerfoot trip and the high stick to Hagel I wouldn’t even be mad because those were legitimate penalties. Do I need to go over the legit penalties your bolts should’ve had too? Officiating sucked games 1, 3, and 5. 2 and 4 it was a bit better and the games had a better flow. Anyways it’s playoff hockey so you’re going to get this trash officiating. It’s not as bad as the NBA so I can live with it, barely

[@SHiFTyTReATS]

Congrats to the leafs players and staff from a dejected but satisfied Bolts fan here! I made my peace with the thought that we probably wouldn’t go deep these playoffs and I’m glad it was the leafs that get to move on. Yes it stings, especially because we were the better team for the majority of the series but this team has brought me so much happiness the last 10 years or so, I understand my boys could really use a long summer rest to recover and come back stronger. Wishing the leafs a deep run, make us proud to lose to you ;) And hey, maybe a Blue Series 3.0 next playoffs perhaps??!!!

[@Asmahdan]

I commented this on one of the highlight videos but it remains true here as well. Your Team has been the Gold standard for the past 5 seasons, Playing against Your Team has made a young core of players on My Team that much better. I look forward to the rematch next Year. Cheers. From a TML fan.

[@SHiFTyTReATS]

@@Asmahdan it’s always refreshing to talk to leafs fans that are like you, down to earth and reasonable. I wish you all the best! No excuses here we lost fair and square. We will be back stronger next year after a well deserved break this off-season. We will meet again in spring 2024 I’m sure!

[@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza]

Is Stamkos leaving?

[@iamkool12342]

@@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza stamkos still has one year left. he will be 34 years old by the time hes a UFA. i think (and hope) he stays. if im tampa i offer him the same 8.5m for another 3 years. might be an overpay by the end but he deserves it

[@Zareefazalme]

STEVE WORKS SO FRICKEN HARD FOR US!! WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE STEVES REACTION. He deserves it!!!

[@gerarddaelemans7262]

Dear Leafs fans. I know how you feel today. I'm a Caps fan. And when Kuzy scored in OT, back in 2018, to finally, finally, beat Pitts , slaying their demons and advancing to the conference finals for only 2nd time in their history, and first time in Ovi era, I felt as deliriously joy filled as you Leaf fans do today. Congrats to you all ...and Enjoy it!

[@tml_sledge2661]

We should also have some hope seeing as how that was the same year Washington won the cup

[@derekgiesbrecht-xp5yc]

Samsonov played great for the Leafs, he was rock solid

[@insignificant2233]

He deserved every second of this video, this was almost 20 years in the making and I’m so excited to see what the leafs do with the rest of the playoffs

[@notachannel6097]

"Can I hug you" gave producer Drew a heart attack when he had to try and figure out how to edit that 😂😂

[@Tav57]

We ARE worthy!!! Such a great LFR!!! As a 65 year old Leafs fan, who saw them WIN THE CUP live at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1963 and 1967, and get to the final 4 in 1993, I can honestly say THIS victory tonight felt almost as good. Such a huge relief, and such pride in our team. And, like you, I felt watching that handshake line was incredibly moving. Such respect. Seeing Vasilevskiy hug Sammy was SO wonderful. IT’S SUCH A FANTASTIC FEELING!!!

[@charlespetrie5757]

And 1994 too.

[@evelynbeverley2277]

Your Dad took you when you were just 5 years old? Wow, lucky. And nice! I'm 63 and saw the '67 cup win. Go Buds!

[@armandolarade7861]

The sky's the limit...we can beat anyone in this league if Samsonov keeps playing like this. Look how Boston's cake walk going against Florida...they can be beaten, they can all be beaten.

[@hockeyboy379]

@@armandolarade7861 seeing how they’re playing against each other, I really like the leaf’s chances against either team

[@calmdowngurl]

Yes! Go Leafs !!!!

[@chrissie6105]

Not even a Leafs fan and still shed a few happy tears when that puck finally went in 😃 super happy for Leafs fans, you guys earned it!

[@123maxsim]

As a Sens season ticket holder, I'm really happy for Steve and Leafs fans. Enjoy this guys!

[@kylegough936]

Respect

[@cjt-zv8vx]

As a Tampa Bay fan I want to give my full hearted congrats to the Leafs, WELL DONE! Good luck the rest of the way. And Steve, thanks for the kind words you passed on about the Lightning, I appreciated it.

[@danielpetrucci8952]

Tampa played Great Vassy had a good game but this year it was the leafs time but nonetheless Tampa played well and been to three Stanley Cup Finals and won 2 Cups during that time so as a Tampa Bay fan I would not be Sad

[@KA-gy3lz]

As a leafs fan, I truly despised every single Tampa player the entire series, but now that it’s over I honestly respect the hell out of all of them. They have been insanely dominant the last 3-4 years and you’re very lucky you got to experience that

[@NXT_LVL]

@@KA-gy3lz Even back between 2005 and 2015, when we were the brides maid and losing in the ECF then had our butts handed to us by Chicago in the final 2 games of the SCF back in 2015... then the 1st round sweep by CBJ in 2019. It finally clicked for us the last 3 years and steamrolled the league. Nothing lasts forever.

[@commoncents4145]

I was just stunned all series at how hungry and technically sound Tampa was. Cooper is a genius.

[@sportsfan_913]

Not sure I've ever been happier for somebody I've never met. Congrats, Steve & all Leaf fans! I know you've been waiting for this one.

[@joemana8142]

After you and all other leafs fans have been through since 04 they deserve this victory. Even as a Habs fan I'm still extremely happy for leafs fans especially you steve. It's been quite the journey the last few years leading up to this moment

[@GHKNightMare]

Bruins fan here. I saw your reaction to when the game winner was scored by JT and it almost brought a tear to my eye. I’m genuinely happy for you Steve, and the rest of Leafs nation! Congratulations on moving on and killing the demons! Don’t forget, still a ways to go. Hope to see you in the next round!

[@twopc3705]

Respect buddy, almost game time. Good luck in your game 7. 👊🏻

[@cinnamanstera6388]

That "OH NO, THEY HAVE A ONE NOTHING LEAD???" segment was brilliant. Loved it. Congrats Leafs! Congrats Steve. Way to hang in there.

[@papaskazoo5860]

Right? Amazing. 😂

[@stevecampbell599]

I think the Leafs fan base is the only one that feels worse when their team is leading.

[@josephstalin4906]

From an Avs fan - congrats to all Leafs fans and Steve Dangle personally, you've earned it!

[@saskoreacts]

I'm just here to say that usually I belong to the group of people who comes here to see your misery and madness whenever the Leafs fail again, but even though I hoped for a different outcome, I'm really happy for you Steve! The dedication you put into your team and this channel is insane and if anyone deserves this it is you! So I hope this becomes one of your most successful videos because people need to see how passion and dedication for a thing you love can be rewarded! PS: Now have fun with a second round EXIT! ;)

[@KHayes666]

Not only did the Leafs end their 18 year jinx, this vid cracked Steve's top 10. During the pandemic he looked at his top 10 and there wasn't one victory in it. Now he's got one

[@emberashton975]

I have been waiting for this reaction video since LITERALLY the moment Tavares scored the overtime goal and it doesn’t disappoint! 😂 I’m so happy for you!!!

[@arkhamguy2727]

I started pursuing a career in Sports Media because of Steve Dangle. And as a Bruins fan I always respected the respect that even after every heartbreak he showed the Bruins fans and the team themselves. I’m going into year 5 of my post secondary because of the covid pause and I still have a minimum of 3 years left, maybe 4. Steve inspired me to stick with it and not give up on my dream because after all, he never gave up on making these videos after it would have been so easy to do so. Congrats man, I am genuinely so happy for you

[@LeFloop]

I mean, given the SDP network does a lot of other teams as well, there's always a possibility there for Bruins coverage

[@DausteyII]

Even as a Tampa fan, I'm happy for you. Sooooo many years in the making. Biggest LFR episode ever. The only episode larger than this one is a cup win. GG Toronto

[@c2thefuture]

As a Panthers fan, congratulations to Steve and all leafs fans. I know exactly how it felt when Florida won a round last year, the elation was overwhelming Edit: it will be Toronto vs my Panthers. Good luck and may the best team win

[@c2thefuture]

@duke 2.0 hope to see Toronto round 2

[@Hugo-bk5kq]

Hope to see you in round 2 my guy

[@klaythompson6271]

@@c2thefuture good luck Tonight pls beat the B’s ty

[@craigharrison5406]

Now go beat those Bruins tonight so we have a Leafs/Panthers series for the first time in history!

[@StarkRaven59]

How ya feelin' now?

[@willsil3097]

Lightning fan here. It was a hell of a series. I’m happy for you guys. I really am. Go on and win the popcorn maker!

[@FnPlays_]

Thanks for not being one of those fans that says "leafs will get sweat by boston"

[@FnPlays_]

Swept*

[@jonandrews4066]

From a Lightning fan, congrats Steve/Toronto! If we had to lose, I'm okay with it being to Toronto. Such a passionate fanbase deserves to see some success. Who knows, maybe this is the year. Boston, even if they win game 7, certainly doesn't seem invincible. The path to the cup feels wide open right now.

[@brandonc422]

Congrats to your team for all their success, thank you for your kind words and thank you for a nerve racking high intensity series that had most of us on edge the entire time.

[@kyleplotsky1726]

Not a Leafs fan, but I'm really happy for Steve and the Fandom. After the last season final video I felt the pain in Steve's voice so this feels good to see him so excited. Congrats on making the 2nd round Leafs nation.

[@zira_fluff4105]

Congratulations!. Oilers fan here. It would be a dream come true to have an all Canadian finals! Super happy for my eastern family members and friends for seizing this series and lifting the curse! Enjoyed the game and then the icing on the top was Oilers winning the series against the diving LAK's in the next broadcast game.

[@northernchristine7370]

Thank you! My niece’s husband is an Oilers fan and I was rooting for them too last night. I would love an all 🇨🇦 Stanley Cup final.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

My NHL Hockey Bracket has the Leafs vs. the Oilers in the final. Be very cool if it happens.

[@JMTemps]

@@scarbourgeoisie That is an amazing handle.

[@Posey12345]

It would be fantastic to have 2 Canadian teams in the finals.............. .Canada needs the cup back home

[@S_Edward_Campbell]

Honestly, as a Kings fan, this scenario would be the best thing to happen to hockey in a long time. I am hoping we see the Leafs and Oilers in the finals

[@TheyCallMeCarg]

I held it together last night, but after watching this, and reading the comments full of grace and genuine well-wishing of so many Bolts fans, I'm almost crying. This win has been a long time coming, but we're only 25% done. LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@rickytavilla4259]

Congratulations from a Bruins fan. I’m very sincerely happy for you and the fan base. I love hockey and this is great for the game. Dude you are playing hockey in may, wait to you go deep into the playoffs. You will feel like it’s a whole another season.

[@siddiq106]

no shame in crying for this

[@Hugo-bk5kq]

I lost it last night. Bawled like a baby.

[@tyleryoung3284]

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!! LETS GO STEVE AND LEAFSNATION!!! FIRST TIME IN MY ENTITE LIFE THEY MAKE THE SECOND ROUND!! (Born april 6, 2004) THIS HAS BEEN IN THE MAKING FOR YEARS NOW! let’s finish the job now! Go leafs go

[@redphoenix-zw4sp]

From a Rangers fan, I am so happy for ya team Steve! History was made last night! Enjoy every little second of it cause you guys deserve it man!

[@Beastmike215]

I was anticipating a banger LFR, & you didn’t disappoint. Congrats & good luck to your Leafs.

[@michaelhuynh2202]

I still remember seeing Marner's and Matthew's face in the locker room in the All or Nothing series after they lost that series to the Habs. I'm so happy the boys finally have something to cheer about!

[@beardedone1962]

Steve is such a good dude, it even warms this Wings fan's heart seeing the joy Steve is experiencing right now.

[@hockeyboy379]

Same here! Go wings brudda!!

[@Chowbot]

I think this is your best video yet. The passion, sincerity, and comedy all come through. Incredibly cathartic.

[@RangersFanatic275]

I'm so happy for you Steve Dangle!! Fans like you deserve this type of joy so much!! Good luck to the Leafs in Round 2!!

[@dafronz]

As a lifelong Sabres fan, I'm just gonna say this. Yes, I usually cheer against the Leafs. But seeing them win tonight, I was just so happy for Leafs nation, and Steve in particular, that I am unashamed as a Sabres fan to say I wanted the Leafs to win, for many reasons but I'll just state two of them here: I wanted to see a different team then the Lightning advance (you had your time in the spotlight TB, in plenty of sports I may add) and secondly, I WANTED TO SEE THIS VIDEO AND STEVE'S WELL DESERVED JUBILATION!!! I started watching this channel since the (in)famous 42 year old Zamboni driver video, so I haven't been here too long, but this video, I am all here for it! Congrats Leafs, and congratz Steve!!! Relish the moment!!!

[@8JFJK8]

All of our trade deadline acquisitions came up huge this series but i just wanted to bring attention to how much of a BEAST Jake McCabe is. The hits, the passes, the defending, the amount of times he got the puck out of our zone and into the offensive zone. Huge standout for me. Honestly im just so proud of the entire lineup. Everyone showed up.

[@bBrooksR]

And we don’t have to worry about that 50% retained contract for what? 2 more seasons or is it 3? Lol. Dubas’s best move quickly followed by his worst by letting go of sandin for Gustafson instead of holl 💀

[@BaneOfV]

​@Bbrooksr I think you're not realizing he traded Sandin for a first round pick to open up cap space.

[@MohammadKhan-ne4zm]

Dubas for sure had a really good trade deadline and offseason. All the forwards we acquired during the trade deadline had at least a point in this playoff series, and the defensemen we acquired also did their job especially in game 6. Matthew Knies also deserves praise for how well he did in his first playoffs series.

[@warriorofthewest3340]

You know who also showed up? Samsonov, who outdueled playoff Vas! Playoff Vas, the best goalie in the world, got outdueled by the unheralded Samsonov.

[@danielpetrucci8952]

Jake McCabe is a Unit

[@superfluouslyme]

Congrats to Leafs Nation. As a lifelong Cubs fan, the euphoria is something else when your team finally does something.

[@looniecanuck]

I was watching the stream, and I could tell you were holding in tears when celebrating after that OT goal. It gave me goosebumps seeing your reaction. Happy for you and can’t wait for LFR round 2 videos! 🎉🍁🇨🇦

[@Jahoragin94]

I found Steve about 10 years ago and he quickly became a regular presence in my life. Glad to see him finally get a series win, and I'm hoping for much more this year.

[@AkuraTorment]

Seattle fan here. Congrats to Steve Dangle and all the Leafs fans that had to go through all of the failures and shortcomings . Having something similar with my Mariners I know it feels like the best thing in the world to finally put a bad streak away. It’s something that will stick with you forever! Congratulations again !

[@WessideSports]

MY MAN STEVE DANGLE!!! I’ve been waiting for this video to drop!! Congratulations are definitely in order!!

[@Eagleknight815]

Finally was able to watch this Sunday afternoon. So happy for Steve! Can't wait to see those second round videos for LFR!!

[@yoursmilee]

How can you not watch this with the absolute biggest smile on your face? So happy for you, the buds and Leafs Nation!!!

[@Sokol17029]

I am die hard Boston fan and I am soooo happy for you Steve. Your joy is just contagious. 🎉👍Congrats Leafs!

[@drMattZappa]

Same Bruins fan but I’m happy to see Steve happy

[@willsparks1806]

if fate has any sense of irony, we will meet your Bruins in the next round, and move on to win the cup. Good luck in your game 7

[@NickBurrell1]

Leafs Nation is so huge...Go Leafs Go chants were heard at the Cole Harbour Superstore at 10am...the morning after a round 1 series clinching win. The passion is everywhere and we are in!!

[@athanagames]

already nearly 100k views in 10 hours. Steve i can’t express how happy i am for you as someone who barely knew about the leafs history before i started watching you (i think my first video was david ayers lmao) and i have been solely hoping the leafs win for you. you deserve it man.

[@mitchread5156]

20:32-26:48. This part hits hard after so many years of failure. Cudos to all the fans who stuck around!

[@titleddaffodil9001]

As a Blues fan who got super emotional when we won the cup. I hope that you get to experience that. This video and all its joy is a reminder that it doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom and even the Leafs can bring some joy to people

[@doggosplosion]

My wife and I are also Blues fan. She is keenly interested in the Leafs advancing and winning it all as O'Reilly and Acciari are part of the team. Congrats Leaf Nation, you've all earned this!!!

[@seangeraghty7457]

As another blues fan, this is absolutely true. Despite them seeming to be a juggernaut, after the blues win in 2019, I started to feel a lot towards the leafs like I did towards the blues of the 2010s.

[@reetombera9288]

Another blues fan here. As enjoyable as it was to watch this curse continue, no doubt that vindication is cathartic. Now that the curse is shed, I wanna see the Leafs at least make the conference finals, if not go all the way. I'm happy for them, and I'm happy for Steve.

[@acespamicidal6818]

Congrats. Reminds me of The Blues from 2016. We couldn't get out the first round. But we got that monkey off our back beating the Hawks. Made a really deep run that year. But you got O'Reilly so. Good luck.

[@markycrash7229]

I have been watching this Channel since LFR 3 game 6, Living in Pittsburgh and not willing to pay for center ice this channel has been my way of keeping up with the team from some really damn dark days to this moment right here! The absolute emotion i feel from this video is just incalculable! GO LEAFS GO

[@jacksonkruegersports7888]

As a Bolts fan, enjoy it Leafs fans, you deserve it. And hey, look at it this way, you haven’t lost a Round 2 series in 19 years.

[@ISmith-ye4ff]

Steve's reaction to the Leafs advancing to the second is the best part of the Leafs advancing to the second round.. congrats to all Leafs fans! I hope yall go all the way!

[@booksandbirbs]

I’m not sure if I’m a Leafs fan or not, but I am absolutely a Steve fan, and I am so happy for him I keep tearing up.

[@billyscarbrough]

So happy for you Steve and for the fan base! I was a disappointed Devils fan last night, but after the game I had to throw on my Leafs jersey and celebrate that OT winner. Getting ready for the first ever second round LFR coverage

[@hartkopz86]

From a red wings fan, sincere congratulations dude! I know you’ve been living for this moment for a long time. Savor this moment boss!

[@ofmonkey2372]

Congrats Steve! I’m one of those guys who’s not a Leafs fan, but every playoffs for the last I don’t even remember how many years, I’d come here and watch you and your reviews after every loss. It was my tradition, like Christmas! I don’t hate you or hate TML, it’s just you are the most interesting fan and express your feelings in a unique way. Even my wife knows you know, she is like, oh, this screaming guy again, probably lost again, huh? So this year it’s a different story and I’m happy for you and the Leafs. Keep going! Good luck and congrats again!

[@RoyalRedbird]

So happy for Leafs fans! Lessens the sting a bit of my Kings getting knocked out tonight. Rooting for you guys the rest of the way!

[@gnarled128]

I was born in 2004. It's insane to finally see the Leafs win a series. Happy for you Steve! You deserve it!!

[@rickytavilla4259]

Honestly I couldn’t be happier for you guys and I’m a Bruins fan. Wait till you go deep into playoffs you’ll feel like it’s a whole another season. Enjoy this you deserve it

[@gnarled128]

@@rickytavilla4259 As I revealed in my last comment, I too am a Bruins fan. Let’s cross our fingers that we meet in the second round tonight

[@rickytavilla4259]

@@gnarled128 yeah I got it and me too. We should win tonight.

[@Blazio]

Same bro, we've waited our whole lives for this

[@rickytavilla4259]

@@gnarled128 yuck . I’m hurting worse then I thought

[@hockeyislife7686]

We’ve been waiting a long time for this video and it was fire 🔥

[@KingdomAuto]

Was waiting for this as soon as JT scored the winner! Happy for you Steve! And as a Leafs fan I’m SO excited to see what happens in the next round! Go Leafs Go!

[@malcommarcone2559]

As a Montreal Canadien fan, I want to say I'm genuinely thrilled for good MapleLeaf fans and especially you Steve...mio cumpa! Well deserved; enjoy it and go get the next one too! 👍 🎉

[@rickytavilla4259]

Very cool of you. I’m a Bruins fan but still so happy for them. Better for hockey for a teams like Leafs to be late in playoffs

[@chrisbeltrano6871]

Every true leafs fan deserves this night. Hopefully more moments like this

[@willcascone3885]

Thank you Steve. Always love the passion in these videos and this one feels extra good. GLG!

[@neutralzone77_2.0]

sending love from Calgary.. Enjoy the moments leafs nation. I've been rooting for you guys and the team for a while. Can't wait for Round 2

[@alicebenson8512]

My Kings lost last night, but I was following along with the Leafs and Rangers too. I gotta say, I jumped out of my seat when that goal went in. I'm rooting for you guys and the Rangers. Good luck Leafs nation.

[@masterofpuppets222]

Tough loss for the Kings dude, I was definitely rooting for you guys.

[@2005Kam]

After all the blood, sweat and tears (for which there has been plenty) of the past 16 years, this man deserves this. I am so happy for you Steve.

[@AlsoMagems]

19*

[@2005Kam]

@@AlsoMagems I meant it's been 16 years since he started his channel

[@AlsoMagems]

@@2005Kam i see i see

[@architsandhu]

Trending at #1, insanely happy for us but man its been a journey for you mate, shoutout steve for always being here LFGOOOO 💙

[@GSJ61191]

Genuinely could not wait to see this video. I'm really happy for you, Steve.

[@snapjackal]

I wanted this win for no other reason than for you to have it, pal. My Avs and Canes are still dancing, but this night belongs to you. Thank you for the passion, the laughs, and the love for this sport for so many years, my man. Congratulations. Enjoy this. You earned it.

[@samhynninen]

Steve, as a Finnish Leafs fan like many other games, I wasn't able to watch this game in real time. Instead I watched in the morning on the train from Helsinki to Tampere. A huge and sincere thank you to you for doing the streams. I always do my best to avoid any spoilers in the morning after a Leafs game, that's how much watching the games with you commentating and reacting over them cheers me up. So again, thank you.

[@giulioevangelista1124]

Ya know, as a Habs fan, Steve was really fair to us during our 2021 cup run. Genuinely happy for him and leafs fans. Hope they go on a good run 💪

[@CastisV]

So happy for leafs fans and you specifically. I'm going to enjoy this in your honor. What a great series, hopefully they can keep going.

[@highrofellos6721]

I knew this was gonna be EPIC, but the first minute was better than I even expected it to be.

[@nickfenton2334]

I’m a Canes fan here (live in Raleigh, NC), but the Leafs are my “second” team due to lots of family in the Toronto area and Ontario in general, who are all Leafs fans. After having a moment to digest what was probably one of the top five most memorable games in the 21st century last night, and the history described above, here are some observations: 1. Hockey is a blue-collar sport. Lots of hard work, and I believe the Stanley Cup is the most difficult championship in all of pro sports, hands down. Lots of reasons…try to change my mind if you wish. 2. Both of these teams are very fast-paced and highly talented teams. You can win in the regular season with gifted players, but that is NOT enough in the post-season. Will beats skill. A good example of this was back in 2019 when all four wild card teams won their series that year, I believe, because they were already in playoff mentality just trying to get in. The top teams often hit cruise control during the regular season and then lose their edge in the playoffs. Additionally, only ONE of the top 10 goal scorers in the regular season and only THREE of the top 20 point scorers in the regular season made it past the first round that year. No single player can CARRY his team through a game, unlike in other sports. 3. Sheldon Keefe managed to push his team past the first round and he was successful in doing so because he instilled consistency and a work ethic. Stick to the game plan, the results will come. This series it was apparent to me that the Leafs just outworked the Lightning. They wanted it more, and they never gave up even with the, well, terrible start in the series. But they slowly turned it around with consistency and work ethic. It was beautiful to behold. By game 6, the Bolts were spent, beaten down, no longer winning battles against the boards, spending most of the time in their end, repeatedly icing the puck, trying to stave off the inevitable. They endured an unrelenting attack for 3 ½ games and part of an OT period in game 6 until they finally broke. 4. Enduring 10+ years of Maurice, Wilson, Carlyle, Babcock…none of which could make the team gel, was painful. Particularly the Babcock years…he was quoted as saying something to the effect of “trying to outwork the other team won’t win because they are also trying to outwork you”. IMHO that is why he is no longer in it as a head coach. Babcock created discord in the locker room and was not respected. Even though Marner and Matthews had breakout scoring years, their prior coaches don’t understand TEAM like Keefe, Tavares have taught this year’s Maple Leafs. Well done Toronto Maple Leafs!! P.S. You are an awesome person, Steve. I absolutely LOVE your videos and you have an AMAZING sense of humor. Take some time to savor this moment because you more than deserve it.

[@svenrichtmann6792]

Great comments. I have to agree with everything you wrote.

[@nickfenton2334]

@@svenrichtmann6792 Aww, thank you!

[@DucksGamedayBreakdown]

I love seeing Steve smile! I’ve been here since the beginning of his channel. Watching the game yesterday I wanted to hug Steve.

[@geraldroccia6163]

Congrats of the series win every fan knows that felling of a long long drought and the relief of finally winning a series and keeping hope alive…congrats again goodluck in round 2

[@JoaoRibeiro-rj1su]

Steve, I'm from Portugal and I've been a fan of hockey for a few years now, and right around the same time I started watching the NHL, I discovered your videos, and started watching every single LFR because of how fun and unique it was, which made me love it. As I kept watching the NHL, I ended up becoming attached to the Lightning, but because of your videos, the Leafs kind of became my second team. I started watching them as well, and always supported them in every game (well, except when they played against the Lightning, of course). As sad as I am (which isn't that much, considering how great the last few years have been for the Lightning XD), I can't help but be happy for the Leafs and for you. Your guys deserve this, but most of all, you and the fanbase deserve this. I hope all the demons have been slayed and that the Leafs win it all this year, because why the hell not? After all, this is sports, anything can happen, and if there's any team that can do even more Impossible things even after doing what seemed impossible for so long, it's the Leafs. Congratulations to the Leafs, they were fantastic, and congratulations to you, Steve. Thank you for being you and making me love this incredible sport even more. You're the man. 💪

[@Shastafazzool]

I just got to Lisbon today, awesome place.

[@JoaoRibeiro-rj1su]

@Ya Boi James True. Funny how things work out sometimes. He's also one of my favourite non-Lightning players, so I'm also incredibly happy for him for finally winning a playoff series with his hometown team. He really deserved it too.

[@JoaoRibeiro-rj1su]

@Ya Boi James We do have a beautiful country if nothing else, that's for sure, I'm glad you enjoyed it so much XD. To answer your question, it was quite random really. I was literally just scrolling through the sports channels here in Portugal late at night, which is Sport TV, and came across the Lightning playing against the Bruins, and I just couldn't stop watching since that point. Started teaching myself about the sport, checking on every stat, standings, players, trying to watch as many games as possible, and then the playoffs arrived and I got even more hooked. This was in 2018, where unfortunately we lost against the Caps in the Conference Finals, but I loved watching every single second of it, and I knew I wasn't going to stop anytime soon, even after 2019 (no need to address it, we won it all in 2020 and 2021, we can forget it). So yeah, that's basically a summary of how it happened. XD

[@trekempton2801]

I have been watching Steve since I was 11. I am 21 years old now. Watched hundreds of episodes of the podcast, never missed one. Never missed a LFR win or lose. And after last night I watched this whole video with tears in my eyes because of how long this has been. This is my first time ever in my life on this earth that I will see the leafs move on. This teams means more to us and this win means the world. I’m excited to continue watching the LFR for the 2nd round. Go leafs go 💙💙💙💙 love you all

[@dougeitel1463]

So happy for Steve and the Leaf faithful. You deserve it! Congrats to Toronto!

[@pathos3358]

San Jose fan here, congrats it was a long time coming. It was gonna happen eventually with how talented this core is. Kudos and hopefully this can go far!