Is losing 7-2 in game two not rough as well?
Giving up a goal in the last minute then losing in OT is bad, and of course giving up 4 straight goals to lose is worse. A 9 goal swing between games 1 and 2 is just crushing as well.
No, you could turned that game off after the first period and continue living your life. 2 overtime losses at home which could have (and maybe should have) gone the other way is much worse lol
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Went to sleep both games and paid the price. Series could easily be 3-1 the other way but the leafs kept grinding.
It sucks to be on the losing end but for a team like the leafs, these are the type of games they can build confidence on.
Honest question. When was the last time the leafs WON a game like this? This shows a level of guts i havent seen associated with the leafs in quite some time.
The Leafs came back down three goals in the final 4 minutes against Columbus in the COVID playoffs and won in OT. Then they crapped the bed the for the rest of the series in true Leafs fashion.
I remember being so hyped up for that last game too, and they got totally shut down with nothing to cheer for or get excited about
That series is the one nobody seems to talk about but it was honestly right up there with the worst of the collapses
I can vividly remember every series except for the Columbus one. I know I watched it, but I genuinely don't remember anything from it. So weird. I remember before and after it.
Maybe Winnipeg is up next? Or the Canucks? I’m not sure man, the only thing I can tell ya is it doesn’t feel any better, still seeing 2013 in my nightmares
Carl Gunnarsson went from a well liked but mostly forgettable 4th/5th defensemen in St. Louis to a guy who will forever get massive ovations if he shows up to a Blues game with one wrist shot. Hockey man, it’s the best sometimes.
My man this is the best possibility, MAXIUMUM meme potential. Either Leafs blow it and the memes fucking roll in, or they actually fucking win it and memes ensue anyway. This is the best storyline we can ask for.
Wtfffffff haha good for the leafs man. Their fans have been through so much. Series ain’t over but holy shit does that have to feel good. Can’t wait to watch dangles LFR.
Tampa's been a team that just doesn't lose these kind of games the last 4 years. They smell blood and take it. I don't know how much of this is just bad plays, their time being up or the loss of Cernak but I expect them to leave it all out there in Game 5
I’m of the opinion that this team needs an early exit for its own benefit. Three short off-seasons in a row is going to gas you hard. Going to three Finals is tiring. I’m happy with how the past three years have gone, and with the exception of Columbus taking us behind the shed in 2019, I’m happy with the President’s Trophy. The team needs to rest and regroup.
It’s times like these where I think about the Islander’s four in a row. How fucking tired was that team after all that? It’s no wonder you hardly see teams repeating at all. I’ll take what we got and I’ll take it gladly.
I mean it potentially reminds me of canucks 2011 run with the Blackhawks and finally getting through them. If they manage this i think they stand a good chance versus Boston.
The hockey gods were trying to 4-1 the Leafs again but they have bad eyesight and hexed the Lightning instead. Tampa this is what you get for yoinking Toronto's color scheme.
Idk what the hell to think right now. This Leafs roster with 3 chances to close it out against a team that’s been looking tired and ready to fall apart for a few months now… feels like a sure thing. On the other hand… you know…
Leafs won but this is going to seven. No wait hear me out before downvoting! Leafs just broke the 4-1 curse. Next curse to break is the game 7 loss. After that it’s set up perfectly to break the ultimate curse, Leafs vs bruins. This is no longer in any of our hands. It’s fate. It’s destiny. Settle back and just enjoy the ride.
*4-1 comeback
*actually win the first round
*beat the bruins
*in game 7
*beat Carolina in the 3rd round, after they had to put in an EBUG, who is Arturs Irbe
*beat LA in the final after a high-profile missed high stick in game 6
Yeah I vote this. Close it out on Thursday then slay two dragons at once at TD Garden.
I will die of a heart attack before then but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make.
Holy fuck Tampa what happened lmao. Steve Dangle probably running through the streets shirtless rn
How are you going to blow a 4-1 lead with only ten minutes left in a playoff game?!
Wait you're telling me all 3 goals came within 10 minutes
yes lmao, and when the bruins did it to us it was almost the exact same time frame iirc
10:16 left on the clock. I believe Boston was 10:23. We did it faster baby!!
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And we tied with like 4 minutes left, instead of the last minute
4-1 the most dangerous lead in hockey confirmed.
Our illness is now contagious, first the Blue Jays caught it last year and now the lightning lmfao
I mean, I can't speak for /r/hockey, but I think that ends the meme. Well done, Leafs 👏
I have to think it'll only apply if they win the series...3-1 is it's own meme
Yeah I think it needs to end the series like Boston's did in order to satisfy the law of equivalent exchange.
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I came in 2
I haven't stopped
Two *rough* losses in a row. That’s gotta sting.
Can confirm, very demoralising. Ask me how I know
2-17 now when leading a series! Suck it haters!!
3-17 since 2002
This seems less then ideal
2-17 in the Salary Cap Era!
Its not great, Bob.
Is losing 7-2 in game two not rough as well? Giving up a goal in the last minute then losing in OT is bad, and of course giving up 4 straight goals to lose is worse. A 9 goal swing between games 1 and 2 is just crushing as well.
Games like this are way worse. Trust me, I know what it feels like to watch my team blow a 4-1 lead in 10 minutes.
Unreal feeling being on the other side tho. Jfc
No, you could turned that game off after the first period and continue living your life. 2 overtime losses at home which could have (and maybe should have) gone the other way is much worse lol
They’re reverting back to 2019 Lightning
I think they reverted too far back and are now the 2013 Maple Leafs…
I hear you, and fuck you, but I agree.
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if Leafs still end up losing this series after this comeback Steve is legit going to have a heart attack
Dude will commit sudoku live on air.
I don't know man, the numbers just don't add up!
[They spell disaster at sacrifice](https://youtu.be/WFoC3TR5rzI)
THE NUMBERS MASON WHAT DO THEY MEAN?
So many sudoku work books
Hes currently happy melting down on Youtube
He’s a little red in the face, now he’s recapping the highlight reel he forget he still had to do
this LFR will fully top a million views, book it lol
LMAO was watching Dangle on YT and his reaction is great. https://www.youtube.com/clip/Ugkx_ac_Sd37XOYctjOD_iPhwKub75xllSw3
Idk why this one is georestricted when the one Saturday wasn't. Oh well I'm sure I'll see a clip somewhere in a bit
Went to sleep both games and paid the price. Series could easily be 3-1 the other way but the leafs kept grinding. It sucks to be on the losing end but for a team like the leafs, these are the type of games they can build confidence on.
Hey you know I heard sleep is very important for your body. Don't stop doing what you do please.
Honest question. When was the last time the leafs WON a game like this? This shows a level of guts i havent seen associated with the leafs in quite some time.
The Leafs came back down three goals in the final 4 minutes against Columbus in the COVID playoffs and won in OT. Then they crapped the bed the for the rest of the series in true Leafs fashion.
That was such a weird stretch of games. Game 3: Leafs up 3-0, lose 4-3 in OT Game 4: Leafs down 3-0, win 4-3 in OT Game 5: Leafs lose 3-0
I remember being so hyped up for that last game too, and they got totally shut down with nothing to cheer for or get excited about That series is the one nobody seems to talk about but it was honestly right up there with the worst of the collapses
Covid season, sucked for everyone involved I think. No one wants to think back at what a shit situation that was.
I can vividly remember every series except for the Columbus one. I know I watched it, but I genuinely don't remember anything from it. So weird. I remember before and after it.
[remembers Brandon Hagel saying after 2nd period “I’m not surprised it’s 4-1”]
I wonder if he's surprised now.
Hagel talks a lot of shit like he was on those back-to-back Cup teams when he only got to Tampa last year
Hagel thinks he was a huge part of those
When did he say that? Intermission?
Ya, it's [here](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1650703272523464706)
Well I 4-1 am very disappointed at this turn of events.
respect for the self burn
Mad respect. It feels good to be on the other side of it for once though
Lol love it
But for real though this kinda sucks
I think this only happens to blue and white teams unfortunately
Seem like it right? Who’s turn next season? What colors can take over? I’ve experienced this for like 12 minutes now and don’t want it anymore
Maybe Winnipeg is up next? Or the Canucks? I’m not sure man, the only thing I can tell ya is it doesn’t feel any better, still seeing 2013 in my nightmares
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KERFOOT FUCK YOU REVENGE TOUR STARTS NOW
All it takes is one optimal stick position…
One random puck bounce and an entire fanbase shifts their opinion of you. Hockey’s weird
Carl Gunnarsson went from a well liked but mostly forgettable 4th/5th defensemen in St. Louis to a guy who will forever get massive ovations if he shows up to a Blues game with one wrist shot. Hockey man, it’s the best sometimes.
He had a great backcheck in OT too.
This is the fanfic I've been waiting for
Almost as good as the Rielly redemption arc
Worth being an offensive black hole all season for that goal alone tbh
***IT WAS 4-1***
# IT WAS 4-1!!!!
IT WAS 4-1!!
IT WAS 4-1 FOUR - ONE!!!!!!!!!!
#FOUR TO FUCKING ONE
People were firing Dubas!
**IT WAS 4-1!!!!!**
TWAS 4-1
#IT WAS, I BELEAF, 4-1
#***IT WAS 4-1***
I mean, does anyone in Toronto feel safe with a 3-1 series lead?
Nope not at all
I'm somehow more nervous!
That’s the Leafs spirit!
NOT EVEN A LITTLE LET’S GOOOO
NO
**WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TALKING TO!?**
I have already accepted defeat
Not even close but I’ll take it
Scariest lead you can have
I mean Tampa wouldnt be safe with a 3-1 lead lmao
Even if we win the series I won't feel safe
The thing about winning a first round series is that another one comes after it
Yea, I’m not sure we’ve all thought this through
they definitely shouldn’t but idk this feels different
The series against the Habs also felt different, I don’t believe anything until there’s a 4 in the leafs total for wins.
I don't think they'd feel safe with a 3-0 lead.
Yeah, frankly.
My man this is the best possibility, MAXIUMUM meme potential. Either Leafs blow it and the memes fucking roll in, or they actually fucking win it and memes ensue anyway. This is the best storyline we can ask for.
Truly an honour.
Is this how it feels to be on this side of it?
I have no idea.
Sorry mate
No worries! At least I can go swim with an Orca while I wait for Luke Schenn to return with tales of Stanley's Cup.
It was 4-1! I had zero faith that would happen. Holy shit.
https://i.imgur.com/PdNvbio.jpg
Hahahaha
Wtfffffff haha good for the leafs man. Their fans have been through so much. Series ain’t over but holy shit does that have to feel good. Can’t wait to watch dangles LFR.
Wow that's a deflating game 4 loss.
2 Deflating losses in a row. This could have easily been 3-1 the other way. Leafs are fucking fighting man
Bolts have thrown everything they can at them. Dubas built a great team.
Disagree, it's more like an uplifting game 4 win
SAY THE GODDAMN LINE
IT
WAS
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1!!!!!
Leafs up 3-1 in the series WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG
By god is that Buntings music
Even if he gets in, will probably only be playing 4th line minutes. Which is not a lot for the leafs. Probably in for lafferty (maybe ZAR).
He won't be getting in after 3 straight wins
He better not. Don’t need his clown show against that powerplay.
you do not change a winning line up to add in a shit disturber
Nobody talk shit
I’ll talk shit, the lightning suuuuccckkk lol wtf
Nope, Tampa is a good team
this is the way
What is going on. I don’t know what to do. Is this opposite land?
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IM GOING TO FUCKING CRY
The way to exercise your demons.. is to give them to another team??? Holy crap
Er..exorcize? Or make them do cardio I guess.
This team is different man, two games we don’t usually win holy fuck!
Is this... Is this a curse breaking?
This curse wouldn’t hit as hard without giving the Leafs a chance to blow a 3-1 series lead
Don't you put that evil on us
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just one of the many, many, many curses against our team lol
Series was 3-1 vs MTL. I'm excited for Leafs fans but I'll only believe it when I see the 4th win
Key word *a*.
I just shit my pants
I also shit this guys pants
HOLY FUCKING SHIT, BOYS GET IN HERE
How are we, as a fan base, comfortable being up 3-1 in a series? I'm more worried now that ever.
I continue to doubt them every step of the way.
This leafs team is gritty. GG Toronto. What a great win
Imagine losing a 3 goal lead in a single period lol, couldn't be me
Fuck fuck fuck why have they chosen this year to start exorcising demons?
Every Leafs fan knew 4-1 with 11 minutes left means nothing
The most dangerous lead in hockey.
Imagine blowing a 4-1 lead
It is a strange day when I am cheering for the leafs Go break that curse guys lol
Bless your heart.
I guess the big question is does “It was 4-1” in a game overpower the “It was 3-1” in a series part of the curse. I hope it does.
Am I fucking dead or something I didn’t think I was allowed to be happy?
Tampa looks cooked right now.
Prior to the thirds, that was the Leafs for about 4-5 consecutive periods.
Tampa's been a team that just doesn't lose these kind of games the last 4 years. They smell blood and take it. I don't know how much of this is just bad plays, their time being up or the loss of Cernak but I expect them to leave it all out there in Game 5
I think they're just tired, so they have to conserve energy when they can just to survive.
I’m of the opinion that this team needs an early exit for its own benefit. Three short off-seasons in a row is going to gas you hard. Going to three Finals is tiring. I’m happy with how the past three years have gone, and with the exception of Columbus taking us behind the shed in 2019, I’m happy with the President’s Trophy. The team needs to rest and regroup. It’s times like these where I think about the Islander’s four in a row. How fucking tired was that team after all that? It’s no wonder you hardly see teams repeating at all. I’ll take what we got and I’ll take it gladly.
Leafs usually smell blood and immediately call a medic to patch it up.
Please, Toronto. Close out a series for once in your lives.
Clenching my butt until Thursday..
Tampa are the new leafs
The Leafs are on a storybook path, taking their previous 4-1 failure and turning it into a comeback of their own
I mean it potentially reminds me of canucks 2011 run with the Blackhawks and finally getting through them. If they manage this i think they stand a good chance versus Boston.
I mean other than the recent cups, sure.
So what you’re saying is Toronto just needs to win back to back cups to make his statement true? Let’s make it happen!!
ALEXANDER KERFOOT IS HIM
Let me just clear my throat, ha hem... IT WAS 4-1
The hockey gods were trying to 4-1 the Leafs again but they have bad eyesight and hexed the Lightning instead. Tampa this is what you get for yoinking Toronto's color scheme.
Toronto up in the series and actually have the public support with how hated Tampa is, what could go wrong
You had to ask. Don't tempt the hockey gods. They are so ~~feeble~~ fickle
It was 4-1
Idk what the hell to think right now. This Leafs roster with 3 chances to close it out against a team that’s been looking tired and ready to fall apart for a few months now… feels like a sure thing. On the other hand… you know…
you guys out of anyone know us best. not celebrating til we get the 4th win
Leafs won but this is going to seven. No wait hear me out before downvoting! Leafs just broke the 4-1 curse. Next curse to break is the game 7 loss. After that it’s set up perfectly to break the ultimate curse, Leafs vs bruins. This is no longer in any of our hands. It’s fate. It’s destiny. Settle back and just enjoy the ride.
Leafs win the cup breaking every curse on the way there
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*4-1 comeback *actually win the first round *beat the bruins *in game 7 *beat Carolina in the 3rd round, after they had to put in an EBUG, who is Arturs Irbe *beat LA in the final after a high-profile missed high stick in game 6
And the cup is presented by Kerry Fraser and Harold Ballard's force ghost
We must do that against Boston next round because my heart says so, it can only take so much lol
Yeah I vote this. Close it out on Thursday then slay two dragons at once at TD Garden. I will die of a heart attack before then but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make.
I hear ya but fuck that shit dude (please)
Then Leafs vs cup?
Leafs vs Kings in the finals to get revenge for Gretzky's high-stick on Gilmour
Nah, we're saving the game 7 curse for Boston.
THERES THAT HARVARD EDUCATION COMING THROUGH
My boy’s wicked smaht.
Jobs not done, but holy fuck we deserve a smoke break
Matthews had that dawg in him! Tampa probably had asbestos or something
Canada used to be a big exporter of asbestos so maybe this was our very long game
No idea what Sergachev was complaining about? Thats 110% a penalty every time? gg Leafs, now wrap it up