NHL Game 6 Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Lightning - April 29, 2023

John Tavares turned and fired the puck on net, which took a fortunate bounce past Andrei Vasilevskiy to send the Toronto Maple Leafs to the second round for the first time since 2004, as they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime.
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00:00:04 - 1st Regulation Period
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[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

They did it. They actually did it. Almost 20 years of painful ends to round 1 has ended. Still alot of games to go but I'm enjoying this win for right now. Ggs to Tampa. Can't wait for Steve's LFR

[@evanbrad7327]

Still a half a job by Tor

[@billsouza4457]

Not a leafs fan but after getting the monkey off their backs they are going to be tough to beat...Look out.

[@mikem9536]

@@billsouza4457 I can see them steamrolling the east.

[@SussyShawnyBoiFan]

Wow the oilers has more fans than the leafs! Gg Tampa

[@pakiprideforlife]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Freezerburn137]

I wanted this win so badly for my Grandpa. He really doesn't have that many years left, if more than 1, so this was a treat. Thank you Leafs for pulling through and giving him something he's been wanting to see for 19 years!

[@OmgKyo]

All glory to Jesus Christ, don’t ever forget that ❤

[@Eevuieon]

Did u get his reaction?

[@Freezerburn137]

@@Eevuieon Just by phone, and he was ecstatic haha. Same with my father. I don't really follow sports much, but I follow the Leafs because they care about it, and it was good to hear them so happy after all this crap the past few years

[@reedaskey6065]

I hope he gets to see them win another cup!❤️

[@Kroitk]

Enjoy it bud. These memories we're making here in Toronto go beyond just winning a 1st round. These are the moment we will cherish and remember for our entire lives. The joy, the cheering, the pure ecstasy we share in the moment. That's awesome bro, I hope you and your gramps had a hell of a great night.

[@lastsinnersa8002]

Winning 3 games in Tampa, all in OT. What a way to finally get past the first round! The resilience of this team and the balls Dubas had for the deadline moves are admirable.

[@evanbrad7327]

One game and ur praising dumbass (Dubas), lol

[@stevet5087]

And for taking a chance on Samsonov

[@velipulla3936]

Bro wtf? Its normal nhl team and these games happens

[@mikem9536]

@@velipulla3936 Normal, lol.

[@TheShishipishi]

And no J. Holl finally :)

[@aarondennis2285]

I’m a die hard lightning fan and I want to congratulate the Leafs on advancing for the first time in ages! It was a hard fought series but it was well earned! Stay healthy and make Toronto proud. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@philippotter1610]

Thank you. Very classy of you!!!

[@RobertSmith-bn3zw]

wow, thnks man. i had my doubts, tampa are a beast, no joke.

[@bdavidson8658]

Lightning fans are awesome thanks. Lets go Florida.

[@uchibenkei]

i really hated having to face Tampa in the first round every year. didn't seam fair. What a run. What a dynasty. what a great city with great fans.

[@whytehouse4909]

Thank you man. This win just means a lot. I love the leafs and just want to see them succeed. I’m glad you tampas fellas have had so much success and it’s definitely nowhere near over for them. Go leafs go. Hope the Tampa boys have a great well earned long summer!

[@WilliamStewart1]

Samsonov was HUGE this game, absolutely HUGE.

[@BarrelShape]

Yeah they'd have lost badly if not for his heroic performance

[@tamman994]

Congrats Leafs fans, I can’t imagine how good this must feel for you guys. I’ll put the trolling aside for now because the Leafs finally did it! Wish you guys good luck in the second round! - an Oilers fan

[@coolioso808]

Putting out the positive vibes now of an Oilers v Leafs Stanley Cup Final! McDavid vs Matthews! Would be an instant classic.

[@BerserkGuitarist]

​@SelfProclaimed PosterboyLegacy OH THAT WOULD BE HEAVEN

[@Northerngirl15]

@SelfProclaimed PosterboyLegacy I would love that, but I would have to disown my Oilers family in Edmonton, I love them dearly but they are obnoxious hockey fans 😂 sincerely though, great to see Canadian teams in the mix, good luck 🤞

[@poejavelski148]

I've been dunking on Toronto for years, but was finally cheering for them in this series. The loyal fans deserve it, I'm happy for y'all!

[@fidanrexhepi2121]

loyal fans they walked out in the first game

[@Maritimer]

@@fidanrexhepi2121 Real fans can't afford to goto the games, they are the ones outside or at home watching on the screen haha

[@beakfast6978]

@@Maritimer Finally someone gets it

[@saintbrownthetrojan]

Congratulations Toronto. You guys definitely earned that series. Now go and beat the crap out of Florida/Boston. -a Lightning fan, 2023

[@tazztower44]

awesome series

[@Asmahdan]

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.

[@saintbrownthetrojan]

@@Asmahdan Your team has talent, rooting for them to win the cup!

[@partyelephant1170]

Im proud the leafs won but I think they got outplayed by Tampa

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

I predict in Round 2: Leafs vs Bruins. I wonder what happens if they get swept in Round 2. I don't want that to happen.

[@justinnzamora5366]

Steve Dangle must be the happiest man in the world right now. My honest kudos to the Leafs. It's been almost 2 arduous decades.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Steve Dangle is a tool! Nobody cares about that yelling fool and his mouth gaping thumbnails.

[@jekin416]

He actually was kinda calm...think it's shock

[@nhllegends658]

And it still will be arduous 🤣

[@jameschapman7996]

Huge congrats to Toronto 19 years in the making I'm a Oilers fan woop woop two Canadian teams in.

[@joshs3905]

Congrats on your win as well! Would be awesome if we play each other in round 3

[@RedroomStudios]

I'm a Leafs and Oilers fan... great to see them both close out their series on the same day!

[@orwellknew9112]

Congratulations to Toronto! Canada has 2 teams going on to the next round! Together, they are Canada’s teams! I’m cheering for both of them.

[@lucstamand6030]

Well said. Leaf fan since 83 and will die a leafs fan. But if they get knocked out next round it’s go Edmonton go!!!

[@jacobn.3387]

Samsonov played one hell of a game. The ONLY reason the leafs won tonight. Although it’s tough seeing the lightning go out like this, you guys 100% deserve it. The long offseason will serve us well, so I’m not too upset. At least we’ll get some decent rest. Hell of a series boys, hope you guys kick Boston or Floridas ass!

[@molonlave2193]

Best playoff game ever in a Leafs uniform

[@spiritualchatsupervisorluk782]

Cheers bud , Tampa wasn’t the same this year , the back end failed you , as it did for years with the leafs especially when muzzin got hurt , and the Gardner days we won’t talk about lol

[@rbrb3625]

Samsonov, with the help of his goalie coach, Curtis Sanford, has raised the level of his game very significantly.

[@ultrainstinctsongoku1045]

You guys have Vasilevskiy, who has been great this playoff series. I think the defense let him down.

[@evanbrad7327]

u mean the only reason they won was refs never called a penalty on Tor 4 the Hagel high stick.

[@lamarmartin847]

I did not believe in Samsonov to start this series. He stole that game. Aside from game 1, he was a lot of the reason the leafs were even in the series. Also Leafs need to extend Matthews. 5 goals this round and every goal he scored was critical. 3 goals in game 3 and 4 combined that started both comebacks and game 5 brought them to within a goal to give them fighting chance to tie it up and then the opening goal tonight. He is playing with a sense of urgency I have never seen in him before and it’s been a pleasure to watch him this year. I also want to see schenn, McCabe and O’Reilly in leafs jerseys next year

[@xXxRawkFistxXx]

McCabe is signed for two more years after this. The only way Schenn and O'Reilly stay is if they are willing to take a huge discount

[@nerftalk1163]

I’m not a Leaf fan, but John Travares has been my FAVOURITE player since day one! He’s a very hard worker, and never gives up. When he scored, I cheered so loud!

[@jekin416]

Hometown hero indeed

[@jasonskates7]

So thankful that I was able to watch this OT series clinching goal live, as it happened, and see Tavares make history. I appreciate Toronto's history and tradition, and hope they go far. From Los Angeles.

[@shawnhaines1659]

I rushed to the bar to check it out and walked in and literally 15 seconds after I walked in the leafs scored and the place went nuts. It was pretty awesome. Small town pub in southern Ontario.

[@Daniel-36]

Congrats Toronto! Your fan base deserves it!!

[@garybettman7026]

Congrats to Toronto and their lovely fans! Youse guys deserve it. “It’s a wonderful day for an exorcism.” Warm greetings from beautiful and fabulous NJ. - Gary.

[@07foxmulder]

“Youse guys” lol

[@jeffbooker]

An exor, whaaaat?

[@Bkbkbk97]

There’s no way this is him

[@Brokerchow]

Thank you Mr. Bettman!

[@voxer99]

You're so classy g ary!

[@karljustme9523]

Bruins fan here..I have to admit im happy for the maple leafs !!!

[@ultrainstinctsongoku1045]

Lol you're happy so you can beat the leafs again

[@noahschuster188]

@@ultrainstinctsongoku1045 they have not advanced to the second round yet.

[@kenneththorberg6914]

@@noahschuster188 Now that they know there is a mission to accomplish in second round nobody will stop them.

[@anthonyrousseau8050]

UrinatingTree's gonna have a field day roasting the Bolts for this loss. Big congratulations to the Leafs! Your team busted their asses the whole series and I can't wait to see them go further. There's still one curse left to break, so you go make Canada proud! - signed, a Habs fan

[@GWh135]

Can’t exactly roast a team that’s made the Finals three times in a row and won back-to-back, Toronto was bound to win one at some point.

[@BetawiModest]

I love to watching Toronto Maple Leafs since early pandemic 3 years ago, I finally interest and acknowledge in Ice Hockey which in Indonesia, almost people never know... After so many watching Leafs Game, always been nervous, but now finally They proof it for second round, Go Leafs Go... 🇮🇩❤️🇨🇦💯

[@NSingerProductions]

This rules - Go Leafs Go! What time of day do you watch the games (if watching live of course)?

[@tazztower44]

@@NSingerProductions have to agree my friend,this does count for sure...love this team,love the bandwagon GLGGLGGLG

[@dr.brycebanner5676]

So cool to have Leafs fans and just even Hockey fans in Indonesia! Thank u for your comment :)

[@BetawiModest]

@nsinger I watch live if only available in KZbin by SportsNet by early in the morning at 6 am, I can type whatever I want, Sorry and thank you

[@BetawiModest]

@DrBryceBanner Very limited* access here to watch Ice Hockey, mostly cable tv here only sports available for Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Badminton, Racing F1 or Sports Event Olympic Games, Asian Games, SEA Games

[@user-qv2ur2bw3z]

I love ROR's reaction on the bench. The guy in stands wearing the road white sweater his reaction is priceless as well. Well done Leaf's some times the hockey gods smile on you which they did in this series.

[@steveseeley3358]

HABS fan here, congrats Leafs Fans, it's about time! Keep it going, you're due!

[@weinlongo9821]

My Grandfather suffered a small stroke on his way home before they scored the game winner. He’s fine now and he was just ecstatic when he saw the final score. GLG! 🍁

[@gopropeterchockey]

Spoiler Alert: The end of this video shows the most satisfying moment for the most long-suffering and loyal fans in hockey.

[@joydjinn8692]

There's also a separate vid of that moment on the channel =)

[@billyscarbrough]

As a Devils fan but also a long-time watcher of LFR/SDP, Dangle’s passion made the Leafs my 2nd team and watching them the last several years while my team was out, I couldn’t be more happy for this fan base and this team. Let’s go boys!!!

[@billyscarbrough]

I remember him breaking the streak for the Islanders so it’s only fitting that a Tavares OT goal would put it away

[@jvnh7109]

Samsonov played great! nice win leafs let’s go win this second round!

[@adadnamedrando]

Ryan O'reilly's reaction is everything.

[@otaviofrn_adv]

Keefe's too

[@us-Bahn]

Yea I was watching O’Reilly, too. Pure ecstasy.

[@TheClumsyChicken]

I’m an Oilers fan but want the Leafs to do well since they’re a Canadian team I’m genuinely over the moon that they were able to win their first playoff series in like 20 years! Hope to meet you guys in the cup finals

[@ultrainstinctsongoku1045]

It's a real possibility. Oilers are 2-1 up against LA at the time of writing this comment.

[@user-jg7ni3lx8b]

TampaX!

[@steelcom5976]

Oilers look great.

[@chr970]

From a Habs fan and from I hope many many in Hab nation, big congratulations to Toronto. Winning on the road like that was huge. John T coming through with a brilliant shift in OT to win it. What a leader. And many of my fellow Hab friends scoffed when I said our captain Suzuki would be a third liner on Toronto. You would replace Matthews with him? John T with him? Maybe 4th line, because I wouldn’t replace O’Reilly with N.Suz either. Oh well, we will be there in 3-4 years. In the meantime, enjoy Toronto. Don’t want to jinx it but I think they really can win the cup this year. Go Leafs!.....go Habs!(next year)

[@jeffreycairns767]

I'm glad to see other fan bases being happy for us, especially Habs fans. Appreciate your kind words.

[@RobertSmith-bn3zw]

yup, pretty cool, big on ya, ty sir

[@Tranceplant82]

Habs fan here and i'm with you. Congrats Leafs! I'm glad you finally reached the second round and that we will stop talking negatively about it.

[@martinjohnson41]

Much respect ! Appreciate your words and Insight. !

[@jimbo7092]

You will be there in 3-4 years 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vladislavkardanov4297]

Я что-то так и подумал что Тампа пролетит ..эх обидно, но рад за Самсонова, молодец, тащит!

[@nguoibantotnhat]

Big congratulation to the Leafs. The victory is sweeter because of the Lightnings, the most difficult opponent in hockey playoffs at the moment. The team efforts helped win the game but Samsonov was huge today.

[@johnnychehade1170]

I’m a Habs fan!! And I’m so happy that the leafs won!! I can’t believe it. This feeling is so weird!! ❤❤❤

[@kenneththorberg6914]

"...So happy..." , "...can´t believe it..." Aun´t you a bit TOO classy to be serious ?

[@johnnychehade1170]

@@kenneththorberg6914 I don’t know what that means but sure man!

[@kenneththorberg6914]

@@johnnychehade1170 I meant coming from a Habs fan ?

[@blounn1178]

im a carey price fan. go leafs go!

[@tristangauthier8617]

Same johnny its a wierd feeling

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

Go, Leafs, Go!!! It's been 19 years since they make the 2nd round of the playoffs. Also, let me say this again. I was a 2-month old baby when the Leafs make the 2nd round in 2004. Now, I'm a 19-year old man before going to college as the Leafs did it again after 19 years of getting eliminated in the 1st round 7 times. What a long nightmare and even though my lifetime!

[@AStupidTourist]

Canucks fan here but i gotta give props to T O for getting it done 👏 👏 👏

[@niklasolsson6147]

Congratulations to all of Toronto from sweden🎉🎉🎉

[@davidlarger2740]

What a series between these two awesome teams! Congrats to the Leafs! They showed a lot of heart this entire series, extremely well deserved... All the best, A Lightning Fan :(

[@Ease1x]

After tying it up late and winning it in OT in game 3 I knew this was a different Leafs team. They would NEVER win those types of games. Then, after the game 4 comeback it was pretty much bound to happen. Congrats from a Rangers fan, hope to see you guys down the road. Would be a great series

[@nv_python497]

“THEY FINALLY CAUGHT LIGHTING IN A BOTTLE” Genius commentary

[@user-bc1lr8jq1g]

We Finally Kicked Lightnings Ass 1 Year Later....

[@burningdaylights]

Blues fan checking in. Shout out to you Leafs fans--I wish we still had O'Reilly, but I'm happy for you that you guys are getting a little love from the hockey gods this year. Best of luck, boys.

[@sukhjitsingh8269]

I hated not signing Campbell, and I thought Murray would be #1 but Who would have thought Sammy would lead them past the 1st round, Still wondering how Washington gave him up for nothing and didn't want to sign him.

[@procjar2493]

When I am wrong I do not hide and admit my faults. Tonight Toronto you proved me wrong. Congrats Leaf fans you deserve it after all the years. If Florida can upset Boston you'll be in great shape and if not then maybe this is your year to break more than one demon.

[@fletchlockgaming8260]

Respect

[@stopdroolin8418]

Don't see it

[@bobbbxxx]

Takes a big man to say something like that, and it doesn't happen often with the anonymity of the internet. Class act!😊

[@RBdestroyer3321]

Damn gave me actual chills and I`m not even a Toronto fan

[@NoitsdefinitelynotHalpha1]

Counting on you guys to bring the cup to Canada. Let’s go leafs! -From a Habs fan

[@user-ee9jj8we5s]

Самсон 💯💪🔝❗️ не дал 😏😳😉 растёт пацан ✊🍀 удачи дальше ✊😎

[@michlugano2687]

хороший тренер вратарей у них, говорят. Вырос реально парень

[@sergchickadeen757]

Уделал Ваську.

[@RayonConmar]

This was the first time in my life where I've been able to fully witness and enjoy a Leafs series win! I'm 23! GO LEAFS GO!!!

[@oilersrule9729]

You know what, the Leafs deserve this after so much heartbreak and hurt, and I’m very happy for the team and their army of fans all across Canada🙂 A big congratulations from Edmonton, we are both going to party all night!!! Best of luck in the second round, boys🤝

[@zppv5981]

Right back at ya! Caught your game after ours and 💙🍁💙

[@oilersrule9729]

@@zppv5981 Thanks, brother!! Go Oilers!!

[@Sidious6460]

I was rooting for Oilers after too. Now let's meet up in the finals 🎉

[@oilersrule9729]

@@Sidious6460 Sounds good to me! Here’s hoping it happens!!

[@paulthompson8793]

What a game from sammy, earned that win!

[@SuperStrik9]

Incredible win. Great to see Tavares with the series winner. Respect to Tampa and their fans for a great series. Go Leafs Go!!!!

[@melody-jb7iz]

his second series winner too!

[@SuperStrik9]

@@melody-jb7iz Yep. His first one was against the Panthers in game 6 double ot when he was on the Islanders back in 2016. Score was also 2-1. Love facts like that.

[@Deanobucko917]

Chris Cuthbert has been the best announcer in the business for years.

[@AidenLafleur]

Samsonov was literally a wall. LEZ GOO R2 BABY

[@GWh135]

Frustrating that what should have been a 4-1 series win for TB turns into a loss. But, credit where credit is due, congrats Steve Dangle! You can finally breathe a little bit. What an amazing series, this was such a close contest, could’ve gone either way. Tampa deserves some rest for the next run. Good luck Leafs

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

If you noticed, Nylander was tired after a lengthy shift and came off. John Tavares jumped off the bench like a young colt, got hold of the puck, raced around with determination, controlled it in the Lightning zone then wheeled and practically willed that puck toward the net. Albeit, it went off Morgan Reilly's skate, then Tampa's Raddysh's skate for the goal. Sometimes you need a little luck for your efforts and a prayer.

[@8JFJK8]

That final shift was insane. Seeing Knies and JT down low battling and whipping that puck around, man. Im so excited for next round.

[@almVancouver]

Samsonov was phenomenal. And what about Schenn?

[@d3laiah]

I don’t even dare to imagine how loud Steve Dangle is shouting right now.

[@nhllegends658]

Yaaaay Go STEVE GO who cares about the game as long as dangle balls is involved.Right!🤣🙄

[@AlstroyAlstroy]

Браво!!!!! Это просто великолепно!!! Спасибо!!! Вы сделали мой день!!!

[@Pronicatelny]

Я уже забыл когда они были в последний раз во втором раунде. Кажется это было ещё при Матсе Сундине.

[@Dong-n-Dai]

18 years the announcer said

[@Leafs8223]

I’m so happy!!! Let’s go!!! Round 2 next!

[@sean2015]

Beat the Panthers. Hell, the Leafs have already beaten one Florida team so they can beat another. 😁

[@Leafs8223]

@@sean2015 we don’t know if we’ll play Florida yet

[@Leafs8223]

@@sean2015 but I hope

[@sean2015]

@@Leafs8223 you can count on it. I'd be shocked if Florida lost Game 7.

[@Leafs8223]

@@sean2015 welp…

[@crovax17]

Grats to the Maple leafs you guys deserve it. Welcome to round two 🎉

[@marinrealestatephotography]

I just wish that Leafs and Lightining had met in Eastern Conference Final instead of in the first round. Great to see Toronto move on. Also, great to see how devoted Tampa fans are to the Lightning. Considering that area of Florida is a four-sport area (Bolts, Orlando Magic, Buccaneers, Devil Rays), and that it is not a traditional hockey market, their fans seem pretty devoted.

[@futuredragonsounds5853]

BEST SERIES EVER IN 19 YEARS!! LETS GO

[@user-jg7ni3lx8b]

Tampa-Tampax!

[@evanbrad7327]

Why? Because TB ended up scoring 4 Tor because I guess they pity them???

[@bwolos]

​@@evanbrad7327 keep drinking Bud Light

[@evanbrad7327]

@@bwolos YOU!

[@johno8425]

The anticipation of a goal by Keefe like he knew it was coming, then the celebration were priceless. GO LEAFS GO!!

[@Beachbumbaby]

Wow Knies with the first assist . He’s going to be a great addition for years to come .

[@spencerjohnson5382]

How do you not show that Sammy save in ot?? Besides that such an amazing game by the leafs and I think we got a goalie people. Sammy just out play vasilevskiy in his own barn 3 times 🚨🚨🚨

[@chrisg1556]

To all the leaf fans that stayed positive and kept believing, you're the best. To all the negative leaf fans that turned on this team after game 5, I get it. To all the leaf haters, GTFO. Lastly, to all the Tampa fans. You guys have one hell of a team and I dream of the day that the leafs might be able to do the same.

[@bodhithomas5684]

Thanks man, and good series.

[@AlexBrown-ot2gv]

It ain't the leaf haters, it's the fake leaf fans that are the worst imo

[@chrisnichols9014]

@Derek Don't get ahead of yourself there, bud. Leafs have a long way to go. Boston or Florida could still beat them.

[@MapleLeaFFoxx]

Go leafs, from a Toronto fan in calgary I really am proud of Canada's team

[@orwellknew9112]

Lol. Canada has 2 teams that advanced. You’re a Toronto fan in Calgary? No wonder you call the Leafs, Canada’s team. But you are only half correct. Canada’s other team is 300km North of you. The Oilers won their series 4-2 tonight in LA with a 5 to 4 win in regulation time. Go Leafs and go Oilers. Canada’s teams!!

[@stopdroolin8418]

Montreals Canada's team and I'm not even a fan of any Canadien teams. Just the facts.

[@ihatesnowflakes2537]

Im happy my son finaly gets to see what i saw with sundin, im happy for the long time radio broadcasters and tv broadcasters im happy for the guys who followed this team for a living for the last 30 years go leafs go

[@Sillee.L1ttl.G00BR]

Tavares broke the Islanders’ 23-year-curse in, now he breaks the Leafs’ 19-year-curse, both which were 2-1 OT victories. How about that?

[@Star-95777]

As an Oilers fan congrats! that curse was soon to be broken we all knew it... goodluck on your run 🤝

[@austonboston4361]

Classy comments. Go Oilers. Maybe we'll meet in the finals.

[@algrundau9441]

@@austonboston4361 That would be one for the ages....BUT....Sorry, I am not sure Bettman would ever "allow" it. And If our "reviews from Command Centre in Toronto" are any indication from this series. The Oilers will have the odds stacked against them .

[@35jigganator]

I can't help but laugh at some of the haters saying ''They didn't call that high stick at the end of regulation'' as if they got amnesia and forgot the exact same high sticking call was ignored on Knies late in the game in game 5. So proud of this team for finally conquering those first round demons. You could argue this was their worst played series of the Matthews playoff era and they won. lol Sammy was unreal in this game and just winning a series will go a long way for this team to know they can do it. They're going to be a hard out going forward.

[@rickygonzalez3152]

19 years & 9 days since April 20, 2004. 6948 days, the Leafs finally won a series! Im also curious, has there ever been a time where a team loses 3 overtime games in the same round? Not to mention in the same arena

[@Asmahdan]

On the OT part in the same arena... I honestly do not know, but in Hockey it would not surprise me. It is either a new record or ties an existing record lol

[@baewookie7278]

In 1993 the habs won like 13 or 14 ot games. They might have that record if anyone has it

[@Asmahdan]

@@baewookie7278 I understand what You are saying, but I think He meant, one team Losing three OT games, in one arena, in one series

[@rickygonzalez3152]

​@BaeWookie but thanks for giving that fact 👌

[@andrewmassa5318]

Wow! Well done Toronto congratulations on finally winning a series I’m happy for y’all. Good luck the rest of the way

[@edenkrs1]

Omg I’m a nba fan but this hockey year has been so fun 😊

[@daydreamer8662]

Every year is. I like basketball too, but hockey is excitement and the playoffs are on another level

[@jekin416]

This year is more exciting for me as well

[@edenkrs1]

I’ve never watched hockey ever so this is sick, ima start digging into hockey history

[@Ali_Abdurahman]

this is just leafs winning a series, imagine how big it will be if they win the cup

[@1bert719]

I remember seeing Gary Valk score past Barrasso in OT in 99 to win a series, great to see another added to the list. Well done Toronto, finally held there nerve when it mattered. 😊

[@Dk0626]

I’m so proud of this team. After years of agony and pain, the Leafs finally end the drought, slay the dragon and advance to round two. GO LEAFS GO!!!!

[@carsonz2256]

Like I've always been saying, it took the Avs 6 games to take the Lightning out and it took 6 games for Toronto to. I never lost faith

[@rman4506]

Oh leafs i was waiting for this moments years 😢 GOO 🍃gooo Toronto

[@Trisof88]

I'm obsessed with that Tavares showstopper, no-doubter curve play. So smooth and lethal. I cant blame Lightning for not seeing that coming! Whew!

[@KingK-ke4kn]

I was at this game, I am a Habs fan but I’m in a family of Leaf fans. It honestly brought me so much joy to see my parents finally get to celebrate a 1st round win, I just turned 19 in March so I was only 1 month old when they last won a playoff round. My family cheered for the Habs when they went past round 1 in 2021 (We always cheer for teams from Canada) so even as a Habs fan, I’m hoping the Leafs can take it even further. Also, shoutout to Tampa Bays fans, a lot of the salty ones are on social media but they were actually some of the friendliest fans I’ve ever encountered on the road, wish you guys the best of luck in the future!

[@primevii5541]

They bloody did it. What a series, now go kick some ass in the second round.

[@sean2015]

Beat those Panthers!

[@NerfKnuckles]

So overdue but such a great show of determination! Keep it going Toronto, this is a special group of players.

[@magneto8002]

Samsonov was unreal.

[@CharlieND]

I still can't believe this finally happened. This was EASILY the most stressed out I had ever been watching a playoffs series. I couldn't take any more 2004 jokes. The feeling of anxiousness, nervousness and stress instantly being washed away and simultaneously being replaced with a sensation of jubilation, relief, happiness and excitement is something I'll never forget. In retrospect, the fact that the Leafs won this series feels miraculous. They were HEAVILY outplayed in 5 of the 6 games by a Lightning team that expertly held the offensive zone most of the time. Thankfully, Samsonov found a way to keep the Leafs in this series, and the team never gave up even when it looked bleak. It's very frustrating that we didn't get the same result in previous years, but as they say, better late than never. Despite the first round curse being behind us, the much bigger 1967 curse still looms over large; a constant reminder of the bigger task at hand. I have hope that this Leafs team will finally bring Toronto back to the top of the hockey world. But only time will tell.

[@shoresy4084]

Thank you Tavares; thank you. Leafs VS panthers second round let’s go

[@JaneFinchRockPile]

Congratulations Leafs fans!

[@anthonyendres7957]

Congrats to Leafs fan, from an Avalanche fan. Can’t imagine how good this one must feel. Good luck going forward!

[@Apoch86]

Absolutely ecstatic for the leafs and the leaf fans!!! Keep the fight up boys!! Let’s gooo!! Let’s bring this cup back to Canada!! -Oilers fan

[@markchambers6964]

I got both in my bracket for the finals and if that happens yes i want toronto to win but i would not be ass upset if they lost the cup to edmonton, cup coming home boys

[@SluggerStark]

Congrats Leafs! Happy for the team and happy for the fans. All the best in round 2! ✌️

[@user-jg7ni3lx8b]

TampaX.

[@GOLDENPLAYZ-YT25]

Knies.. what a future this kid has with us, unbelievable playing by him, not to mention game winning assist!

[@cooperdaloop]

Samsonov absolutely stole this game!

[@kenneththorberg6914]

Even me , as a Swede who is quite neutral in this , got goosebumps when I saw the Leafs bench reaction. I can´t help but wonder what will happen in Toronto if they win the cup. Will everyone go COMPLETELY mad ?

[@TheShishipishi]

YES .. LOL

[@user-qv2ur2bw3z]

You have no idea hell I have no idea what I would do if they pull off the dream I been waiting since 1967 to see them win a cup I was born three weeks after they last won the cup.

[@WilliamStewart1]

Highly unlikely but it would be epic if Edmonton and Toronto played for the cup. Would mean a lot to a country that desperately needs something to cheer about.

[@SkyFire2112]

If the leafs won the cup the party would last months. The birth rate would go up significantly and the city would grind to a halt. No City in the world would go as crazy as Toronto would.

[@sfranklin9073]

In the day and age of pictures being put on cans maybe a picture of Trudeau on the pucks may just get the players to hit it even harder. Great win leafs.

[@IamYo34]

Congrats leafs!! From a habs fan 😊

[@austonboston4361]

👍Habs fans are so classy

[@bobbbxxx]

@@austonboston4361 Some of them, including this fine fellow.. but I know a lot who definitely are not!😉

[@austonboston4361]

@bobbbxxx Yeah, I mean every fanbase has got to have their share of psychos 🤪

[@bobbbxxx]

@@austonboston4361 So true, man.. so true. Some become completely unhinged!

[@austonboston4361]

So pumped. I want the Bruins.

[@sfranklin9073]

One goal at any given moment can change sports history. That was one of them

[@Punksarepunk]

"they finally caught lightning in a bottle" is a killer call. Can't believe how depressing the next month ended up being but Christ what a night that was

[@bcuzz109]

My wife gave me a three-hole par that night.

[@hockeyjets46]

Congrats Maple Leafs.

[@capnstorm8287]

jets suck

[@phils6733]

3 OT winners in Florida! Gotta say tampa is one hell of a team, Toronto may not have deserved to win a few of these games but they definitely had the heart to pull it off!! GLG

[@endman3355]

Let’s go, I was born 2005 and can proudly say I saw my first, first round exit

[@krog21]

4:49 The best reaction from Keefe

[@Ludo71]

Go Toronto go!

[@user-bc1lr8jq1g]

We still have hope for next year... if Major events are planned for the team. Trades,better coach etc.

[@gunstargizmo]

Leafs need to stop leaning on Samsonov.

[@danielbraccio2930]

Congrats! Amazing effort