Watch Steve Dangle React To The Leafs Finally Making It To Round 2

Watch the best of Steve's reactions as he watches the Toronto Maple Leafs getting into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2004.
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[@XJohnMasonX]

I'm a rangers fan and always have been, but I'm also a true hockey fan, Steve's reaction just puts a smile on my face, gg toronto and may the best team raise the cup!

[@RangersFanatic275]

Same here man! Fans like him deserve this so much! Onto round 2 they go!

[@odensteinhauer3680]

Same here all the way in Edmonton and Steve’s reaction was priceless

[@LiveFromThePorcelainPalace]

I was a Rangers fan.... Lost my taste for hockey the year of the lockout and only started following it again recently.. Can't say I'm a Rangers fan anymore but having been one I do feel for the Leafs fans. They're gonna be CRUSHED when they lose to Boston... or even worse FLORIDA

[@_vexity_]

same here!

[@lukaz3336]

​@@LiveFromThePorcelainPalace Assuming that happens. Either Florida or Boston will have issues with the Leafs.

[@allthingshockey9688]

Not even a leafs fan but i was waiting to see steve this happy. As a caps fan i feel your pain and your excitement But keep in mind, once the caps made it past that second round and beat the pens they finally won the cup so theres hope

[@Pesto21]

hey gustafsson was pretty good you definitely got a former cap to root for

[@allthingshockey9688]

@Duck Dude he came out swinging when he signed with us and I loved him. Plus Samsonov is with Toronto

[@teddymills1]

I remember when the Caps finally got past the Pens. It was a religious experience . Im not even a Caps fan. Ovi sleeping beside the Stanley Cup..lol

[@Pesto21]

@@allthingshockey9688 oh my god I completely spaced that mb yeah they both have played a part in making history with the leafs

[@NifeOO4niff]

As a Pens fan i remember watching that overtime goal end the dreams of a three-peat for us. It was heartbreaking but my first thought was "You guys better make this worth it and win the whole thing." Great playoff!

[@EyeOfLyger]

17:12 - Leafs goal - 1-0 24:06 - Lightning goal - 1-1 33:33 - Leafs goal - 2-1 (OT Winner)

[@ryanalexander9958]

You're a beauty

[@nickwebster1980]

This type of joy and relief and love is infectious. Apart from Lightning fans (understandably) and a couple of stubborn rival fans, I think everyone was somewhat hoping for this outcome to see these sorts of reactions. And to end a 19 year series drought in OT on the road from a goal from the hometown kid turned captain? How can you not be romantic about sports?

[@DK-dm6ko]

As a lightning fan I have no issue with the leafs winning. Just the fact a couple brutal missed calls really left me feeling like Toronto was handed the win. Overall though they deserved this

[@seanstoica6301]

​@DK25 I think vassi needs a break. That team has played so much hockey over the last few years. Having a decent length off-season might help them. As a sabres fan though, I have mixed feelings about the leafs advancing but aw well. Hopefully the sabres step up next year and the old rivalry comes back.

[@Surfer041]

​@@DK-dm6ko The Bolts are a cancer that needed a cure. As a Rangers fan, they stole two POW trophies from my team. I've hated them for over a decade.

[@joon1306]

@@DK-dm6kofeels weird that you simultaneously said “they deserved it” while also saying that “they were handed the win.” Brutal calls happen to every team, and they were pretty equally called throughout this series.

[@shuki1]

I am a stubborn Habs fan so while overjoyed about the Bruins losing, credit to TO fans like Steve that I am actually only indifferent about this one instead of not caring at all. Perhaps if they get to the third round I might even think good thoughts about the Leafs. Oilers - Leafs finals would be sweet.

[@slwmusic]

Steve's mic couldn't even handle the magnitude of the moment 😂

[@BRUTALB0RIS]

Habs fan here, good luck Toronto and bring Stanley up north.

[@CoastalEddieinflames]

Kings fan since 91'. The elation you showed here, I felt that. 2012 was MAGICAL. I hope the Leafs get their 2012 moment this year. LONG. LIVE. DANGLE.

[@jonstamos9423]

Steve Dangle’s Passion is all of Leafs Nation tonight. I broke the remote in a fit of joy! Just amazing

[@merdadrezai1195]

Happiness is a wonderful thing, even if its not your own. Congrats to you all, well deserved.

[@brianpark2470]

I've watched you since highschool 2008. The good old Tim Stapleton and McCabe days. Hard to believe you are where you are now from your bedroom to this and they FINALLY win one. Congrats Steve.

[@JayDukeable]

Bruins fan so Steve has always driven me a little nuts, but I have so much respect for his passion, dedication and enthusiasm. This was great to see. Congrats to all the Dangles out there today who never stopped believing.

[@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 ½ an OT period 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.

[@vcgomeez]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@TCGdp]

Hockey is not a blue-collar sport for a number of reasons. Sure, it can be cheap for small town kids to play the game but for most the gear is very expensive and for a growing kid replacing and upgrading gear is expensive. Look at the background of many players in the NHL, they are generally middle to upper class. Why? Because their parents could afford hockey camps, gear, and travel for their sport as well as instilling in them the same values that made them successful and higher economic class in the first place. There are some exceptions of course, there are a lot of players from the boonies because ice time is cheaper but even these people are generally not from the dirt poor and would be considered middle class locally.

[@leifopstad2972]

As a Mariners fan who has seen an 21 year drought via walk off, congratulations to Steve and all of Leafs Nation. Cherish this feeling

[@PierLuc111]

Many sees a EDM/TOR as a dream final match-up. Well damn , they both made it.

[@brittanyraekay]

Steve deserves this happiness.. It's been a long time coming!

[@truecynic1270]

Steve, YOU are just the BEST example of a Leaf fan's reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@celly589]

As a Wild fan, I feel your pain. It still stings. I hope one day I can feel the joy you felt. I haven’t been watching you for long but I’m so happy for you. You deserve this!

[@SamaelBDS]

Avalanche broke their drought last year, Leafs broke their drought this year, so next year it will either be you guys or the Sabres breaking their drought

[@mapleleafs4lyfe]

​@Samael I think Sabres then wild flower needs a break or retire

[@SamaelBDS]

@@mapleleafs4lyfe yeah I also think and hope the Sabres breakout next year

[@celly589]

@@SamaelBDS sabres breaking their drought to make the playoffs or out of the first round?

[@SamaelBDS]

@@celly589 lol I don't know

[@TheKonceptmusic]

Congratulations Steve. Congratulations toronto! Unfortunately I'm a Red wings fan so this is my playoff release. Love the passion.

[@jean-christophecorbet7182]

As a habs fan, im happy for you guys and wishing at least that a canadian team win that thing and you deserve it. Long road to go dont give up!

[@philipdawson7800]

No joke, I woke up like 2 minutes after Tavares scored the OT winner (it was 5 AM here, leave me alone). To the point where live updates still had Rielly as the scorer. That timing is frightening, man.

[@Matt92Machine]

I'm not a Leafs fan, but I've been watching Steve since 2008 or 2009 just because I enjoy his reactions, negative and positive. As much as I enjoy watching the Leafs choke every year, I'm glad Steve finally got to see them move on passed the 1st round after all these years.

[@untitled568]

Im a Bruins fan, but I cant help but feel happy for Steve.. he deserves it..

[@untitled568]

Hope our teams face off in the round two

[@picklesandwich5949]

@@untitled568 Damn, this is how they felt when their team blows series leads?

[@kToVosik]

Happy as hell for this fan base and Steve!

[@TheGundameister]

I’m happy for you Steve. You’re content is wholesome.

[@murrayknight4998]

Love your love for the leafs. Nothing but a true fan. I get just excited !!!!!!!!!

[@jonrolston4909]

Watching this for the second time has me all teary-eyed. When it first happened, it was too surreal.

[@reetombera9288]

Not a leafs fan, but I really wanted the curse to continue, just for the laugh factor. That being said, I'm happy for the Leafs to finally shed the curse, and I'm happy to see Steve so elated. Congrats! As far as the Atlantic goes now, I wanna see the Leafs make the conference finals at least.

[@pierre-paulgoyer9870]

I m Montréal fan but now . I m so happy for you and all the fan of Maple Leafs.😀

[@LeafsNet2]

Congratulations Leafs nation. Celebrate hard, loud and obnoxiously. Haters will always hate the world's most watched and supported ice hockey team. Go Leafs Go

[@harleenkaur1408]

Exactly. Embrace the hate. Yes this is LeafsNet and TSN is Toronto sports network. What are ya gonna do about it? 😂

[@jaf5569]

they be saying "go habs go!" acting like they made it 💀💀They would have done better with price

[@wwemmeL]

I'm a Tampa fan, but seeing Steve this happy and elated, makes my suffering a little bit easier to bear. I am very disappointed and to be honest, feel like I have no desire to keep watching the playoffs from now on, but this man is the only thing keeping me from hating the Leafs. GG, see you next year.

[@hydrostream76]

We're Stanley Cup contenders Great Goal for Tavares

[@Rihardololz]

The video i waited whole day to come out.

[@Ken-no5ip]

Me too lol

[@capthappy8884]

Years! We've waited YEARS for this vid!😊

[@svenkaahedgerg3425]

This is so great Steve, even though I have to see it after the game here in Sweden, because the live version is not permitted here. Great job!

[@Nico-lp6pn]

I dont care Im by no means a Leafs fan but Steve is so likeable imo. I dont understand why so many hate on him. Loved his reaction

[@CatarinaPereira-op9pd]

Congratulations to you Steve!!!! Your love for your team is so infectious!!! I’m an Oiler fan and I desperately want to see the cup come back home! Obviously I want to see Conner raise the cup (what a story that would be) but if not my Oilers then I would love ❤️ to see the Leafs win. Go 🇨🇦

[@bigvanvader3122]

Lol @ Canadians who just support other Canadian teams.

[@yikes2540]

@@bigvanvader3122 I mean it’s been a while, it’d be nice to see it come back to Canada. 30 years, man. Not an oilers fan, but I’d be happy to see them hoist the cup for a multitude of reasons.

[@bigvanvader3122]

@@yikes2540 I'm a Canadian and I couldn't care less if it comes back to Canada. Go Stars!

[@tnhbroadcast11]

Steve went through all of the different forms of Super Saiyan for the Leafs, and I LOVE IT!!!

[@coyotecrewman79]

Steve, I am a diehard Senators fan. I love my team as much as you love yours and I just love watching your videos. Mainly as sources of entertainment after massive Leaf losses, but I have true empathy for you as fan of hockey team that causes so much pain and angst to their faithful. You are a treasure to Leaf Nation and I am genuinely happy for you that your team finally won a Round 1 for the first time in your KZbin career. I actually hope they go all the way. You Leaf fans have suffered enough and I can be happy for your teams success. Best of luck the rest of the way! Not a Leafs fan, but certainly a Steve Dangle fan. Keep doing what you do! Cheers!

[@marianna7702]

Amazing reaction. Its interesting how Tampa's goalie didn't even see the puck go in the net. 34:17

[@cacogodinho]

Your reactions are just amazing Steve. Enjoy so much watch your streaming

[@mmusser19]

31:17 "Oh that's right- I forgot that goal was because of me" 🤣

[@BonusDruthers]

i have been a diehard Wings fan since 94 i've been watching you since my freshman year of college in 06 enjoy this - soak it in before back to our regularly scheduled anxiety - you deserve it!

[@bmantheawsome77]

Tht joy and happiness you are feeling its amazing man you deserve this and you earned it for all you have gone through and all your hard work

[@ksrgt]

Heartbroken as a Lightning fan but happy as a Steve Dangle fan

[@teaglorious2007]

Oiler fan for 5 years, I am proud of both my team and the Leafs for advancing this year, it is us 2 vs all the American teams an d I hope to see Oilers vs Leafs in the final

[@dakotaxd3727]

Steve sounded exactly like my thoughts threw out the whole game. especially " If the game ends right now we win" hahahahahaha

[@zacharyicenhower3807]

So happy for you! Literally was watching the game and just waiting for your reaction!!

[@MrVenom-iu9rs]

If ever someone was the definition of mad happy it is Steve during this video when the leaf's finally......and the Rock means finally win a series. I'm a Habs fan so seeing the Leaf's lose is part of my winter entertainment but I love Steve's reactions win or lose.

[@12lego25]

If this is how awesome Steve reacts after the Leafs win the series, how would he feel if the Leafs win the cup?

[@aussieaddict100]

He will die ❤😂 I love watching his passion for this team and I’ve shared his heartbreak for ALL of the first round exits. I’m so happy for him and this fan base right now!

[@MrSprigg]

Dogs will whine for miles around. And there will be an ambulance involved, if not a coroner.

[@blizzardwuffy]

Thank you as always for uploading highlights of these!!!

[@faizrosdi]

I'm crying/happy so hard to see Steve Dangle reaction...the leafs played all the hearts out and they gave everything they had...although it's just first round...but hey,don't matter...lets bring back the cup to CANADA!

[@jaimie08mazda3]

This makes me so happy seeing him just go off. I did the exact same thing. So great.

[@richbaker8211]

For all the joy your videos have brought us Steve, here it is, all for you, in that moment! Enjoy every bit of this immense HAT PICK!

[@oilersrule9729]

Happy for Leafs Nation:)

[@peteparker708]

Hey Steve, congratulations!!! I am by no means a Leaf’s fan so forgive the comment.I do have tremendous respect for the organization though. But I know from watching your posts and subsequently following you and thoroughly enjoying your perspective that I am genuinely happy for you and the leafs, of course, for moving on to the next round. Keep up the superlative work sir and best of luck to you.

[@euanrankine]

This made me incredibly happy watching the replay here in the UK, amazing drama and what a result… Go leafs!

[@dstefaniuk5741]

I speak for a lot of people here, we all wanted the battle of Florida again. But congrats man, enjoy it

[@hajeraa]

i’m a montreal canadiens fan … but deep down a lover and hockey fan !!! This was so beautiful to see the underdog succeeding. Toronto deserves this so bad !!! ❤

[@curtiscustaloe1345]

the handshake is my favourite part everyones worked soo hard to get where they are, could have gone either way and ino cooper is proud of the leafs he knows how hard theyve worked this shouldnt be a first round matchup fix this

[@vcgomeez]

PROUD OF MY BOYS💙💙💙💙 more to be done but what a feeling for this team that plays with such heart and THE MOST LOYAL FANBASE IN THE NHL. LFGGGGGGGG🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

[@TAMPABAYLIGHTNINGISTHEBEST]

Gg Nice series after 19 years even as a tampa fan I am happy for them:)

[@dylanjones268]

I was watching it with people that only ever saw me calm and content when watching the game. Even through this whole game I was just expecting something bad to happen.. then they score and I know I must have sounded like a psychotic goat. I just remember a slight cheer and then I belted out something that didn't sound like a cheer.. more like a surprised scream. I think they were all just happy and accepted that reaction but thinking back on it now, I know it sounded weird. Go Leafs Go!

[@sottedkraken9971]

It's great to see it a dedicated fan and all-around good guy enjoying the post season. 😊

[@BB-wb9lv]

Sweet win for the Leafs, and they set a playoff record to boot. Leafs are the only team in NHL playoff history to win 3 games on the road in one series - with all 3 wins in overtime! Never been done before.

[@hockeynut178]

The pure relief and happiness made this whole video so good.

[@djentleman7]

congrats to the leafs, steve and the rest of the fans from a devs fan.

[@ChrisTallant]

I got tears for ya bud.. Well deserved.

[@oschiott]

I’m so happy for you and all other Maple Leafs fans! Congrats Steve! That’s a HAT PICK! Good luck in the next round from a Blackhawks fan of 32 years!

[@kriskay5020]

This man made me a Leafs fan many years ago and to finally see Steve this happy is great

[@thefcw]

This is the sports joy I live for. As a Flames fan I’ve always had a soft spot for the Leafs in the East and would love to see them go all the way. Having Gio and Brodie also helps 😂

[@o.jibway8233]

enjoy Steve...glad too see you finally get to see the 2nd round after all these seasons.......and all the videos......rd 3 is coming....keep LFR going.......

[@imeldapacheco9286]

Love watching you with super reaction!

[@jacobn.3387]

As painful as this loss was, I can’t help but smile seeing Steve and leaf’s nation so happy after winning this series, after waiting what has felt like a lifetime I’m sure. They played one hell of a series. A well deserved win. The bolts are tired and this long offseason will be good for us. Great series Toronto, now do us lightning fans a favor and go kick Floridas ass!

[@michaelshay3157]

Watching Steve happy about the Leafs winning a playoff series is something everyone has to see. It’s beautiful

[@KHayes666]

I had the exact same reaction Steve had in 2009 when the Bruins finished off the sweep of the Habs. I hadnt seen the second round in 10 years at that point. Makes finally winning worth it

[@792086010]

I am so happy for Steve!

[@zelos1826]

I jumped off my couch watching this one... I'm FROM the Tampa Bay area... but my heart belongs to the Leafs. GO LEAFS GO!!!

[@erickoeman1]

I am a Habs fan but Steve is one of the reasons i am cheering for the Leafs in these playoffs. What a character he is. His reaction put a tear in my eyes because i know how much it means to him.

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Congratulations to the Leafs coming from an Oilers fan. LET'S GO OILERS !!!

[@SRBAnimate]

Thank you! Also, congrats to you guys for defeating the Kings!

[@daisyluvsummers8420]

#LeafsFan

[@calmdowngurl]

I would love to see the Oilers and the Leafs play at the end that would be grand

[@CatarinaPereira-op9pd]

Ditto!!!

[@alexandrapreston7283]

As an oilers fan I'm so happy for them too! Hoping the cup comes back to Canada (highly unlikely but I can only hope!)

[@Asmodeus1967]

We‘ll see you in round 2. I LITERALLY HAD GOOSE BUMPS when Steve said that. I‘m a DIE HARD HABS FAN. Been 1 since ‘75 so I‘ve seen greatness. Last time I felt this way was when the Habs won the cup in ‘78 against the Bruins. Watched it on CBC, and as the Habs were parading the Cup on the ice, the CBC played, “WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS.“ It was the first time I heard it played, and watching Steve REJOICE brought me back to that moment when an 11 year old kid felt that all was right in the world. Serious congrats to the Leafs for making it to the 2nd round, and to you Steve... “WE‘LL SEE YOU IN ROUND 2!“ LET‘S GOOOO!!!

[@johnshields6852]

Old Boston hockey player, I played a week tournament in Toronto as a bantam in 1976, best experience of my life, great win leafs fans, now it's 10:00 am Sunday morning and I'm more nervous than Cam Neely right now about tonight's game 7, but ce la vie, whatever will be will be.

[@Pariah_Larry]

I’ve been watching you since 2011!through all the ups and downs! I’m so incredibly happy for you man. You’re a great hockey personality and genuinely make the game more fun every time I watch your content. Thanks for all the memories! Oh and the 19th pick in the draft for the Blackhawks! Oliver Moore baby! Never thought Tampa would lose in the first round after adding Hagel. Gotta love those stipulations!

[@marctyler5071]

Congrats, Steve, go Leafs! And for producer Drew, game 7, go Av's go!

[@TMBpk]

I'm not only happy for the Leafs fanbase but also happy about how upset haters are right now. They've been mocking Leafs fans for 19 years about this and when they finally get over the hump, they say "stop celebrating too hard"...inside you can tell they're seething. 😂 I want Leafs fans to more even more obnoxious now 😂

[@deansmith6593]

Happy for the Leafs, Grats,

[@ryptik9001]

As a leafs fan, this moment never gets old. Gives me goosebumps every time. Steve was literally me at that moment.

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

Love this dude as a wings fan. First dude I thought of when tavarse scored

[@the_dmsa_]

His reaction was priceless 😂

[@claude122]

yep PRICEless

[@proximity5771]

i swear steve is as much happy for leafs getting through 1st round as most of us would be seeing our team winning stanley cup lmao

[@chrisjackson3181]

The way Steve just periodically screams yes is exactly what I was doing last night too haha. I'm the same age as Steve and listen to his podcast, it's an incredible feeling. Also Knies is nasty. He's Kniesty.

[@ajaywood3682]

I'm a Stars fan and I hope to see you in the stanley cup!

[@GerritCoulter]

33:11 for the reaction to the OT Goal

[@eaplant]

Any chance the US viewers are going to be able to watch with Steve for round 2?

[@Ethanpond42]

Tears of joy!

[@jeffthompson3467]

Love this for Steve!!!

[@GadnukBoW]

My two hopes for the Leafs this year were that they'd either lose the first round for the jokes or make it to the finals and lose to the Oilers. I prefer the result where leafs fans get to enjoy the playoffs. Get after it boys, game 7 against the Oilers would set the country on fire. I hope both teams can make it there and give us the best hockey we can ask for along the way.

[@SAJe_53]

Congratulations Steve.

[@talexb]

"The Leafs are only a quarter of the way." So, hang tough, Leafs Nation. PS Saw this live, watched it again the next day, and came here to watch it YET AGAIN just for your reaction. Beauty.

[@sergedechantigny3756]

At last , the leafs are going to the next round . this should come as a huge boost to start the next serie .

[@outso]

Not a fan of Leafs but just for Steves (and whole fanbases) health, its good to see them finally moving on to round 2.

[@minnierapos8693]

Let's Go so proud of The Blue and white tonight by goal in overtime by John Tavares woo hoo .❤❤❤❤❤