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Post Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning – 17 Apr 2024



2023021304

[NHL.com Boxscore](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2023021304)

|Teams|1st|2nd|3rd|Total|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|[TOR](/r/leafs)|1|0|3|4|
|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|2|3|1|6|

##Team Stats

|Team|Shots|Hits|Blocks|FOW%|Giveaways|Takeaways|Power Play|PIM|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|[TOR](/r/leafs)|38|32|16|0.431373%|4|6|0/3|10|
|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|32|38|16|0.568627%|3|6|1/4|8|

##Goals

|Period|Time|Team|Strength|Description|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|1st|03:58|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|Even|[Nicholas Paul (24) tip-in shot, assist(s): Anthony Duclair (18), Matt Dumba (8)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351126003112)|
|1st|06:14|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|Even|[Nikita Kucherov (44) wrist shot, assist(s): Brandon Hagel (49), Steven Stamkos (40)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351126701112)|
|1st|13:18|[TOR](/r/leafs)|Even|[Ryan Reaves (4) slap shot, assist(s): David Kampf (10), Connor Dewar (7)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351128406112)|
|2nd|06:37|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|Even|[Anthony Duclair (24) wrist shot, assist(s): Nicholas Paul (22), Steven Stamkos (41)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351132731112)|
|2nd|17:05|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|Power Play|[Brayden Point (46) wrist shot, assist(s): Nikita Kucherov (100), Darren Raddysh (27)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351134231112)|
|2nd|17:57|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|Even|[Brandon Hagel (26) wrist shot, assist(s): Calvin de Haan (7)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351134440112)|
|3rd|11:27|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|Even|[Tanner Jeannot (7) wrist shot, assist(s): Michael Eyssimont (14), Mitchell Chaffee (3)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351134272112)|
|3rd|14:02|[TOR](/r/leafs)|Even|[TJ Brodie (1) slap shot, assist(s): Connor Dewar (8), David Kampf (11)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351134951112)|
|3rd|16:20|[TOR](/r/leafs)|Even|[Pontus Holmberg (7) wrist shot, assist(s): Nicholas Robertson (13)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6351134395112)|
|3rd|19:23|[TOR](/r/leafs)|Even|John Tavares (29) slap shot, assist(s): None|

##Penalties

|Period|Time|Team|Type|Min|Description|
|:–:|:–:|:-:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|1st|10:15|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|MIN|2|Brandon Hagel tripping against Connor Dewar|
|1st|18:54|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|MIN|2|Brayden Point holding against Pontus Holmberg|
|2nd|08:00|[TOR](/r/leafs)|MIN|2|Mitch Marner tripping against Nick Perbix|
|2nd|13:59|[TOR](/r/leafs)|MIN|2|Auston Matthews hooking against Calvin de Haan|
|2nd|16:28|[TOR](/r/leafs)|MIN|2|Conor Timmins elbowing against Mitchell Chaffee|
|2nd|16:28|[TOR](/r/leafs)|MIN|2|Conor Timmins roughing against Mathew Dumba|
|2nd|16:28|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|MIN|2|Mathew Dumba roughing against Conor Timmins|
|2nd|20:00|[TOR](/r/leafs)|MIN|2|Simon Benoit hooking against Michael Eyssimont|
|3rd|05:11|[TBL](/r/tampabaylightning)|MIN|2|Brandon Hagel tripping against Noah Gregor|

**Officials**

* Referees: Kyle Rehman, Jean Hebert
* Linesmen: Shandor Alphonso, Jonny Murray

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42 Comments

  1. crushade

    *N*ot exactly the ending we wanted.

    *I*nteresting first round matchup.

    *C*an’t hate on Jones, he helped save us earlier.

    *E*veryone stay calm. The real games begin!

  2. Camarama421

    I will forever irrationally hate Tyler Bertuzzi for disallowing Matthews that hat trick a month ago

  4. ListOk9138

    What a season! Matthews is 100% that guy, 69 goals is an unreal finish. Let’s go win a Stanley Cup.

  5. GrootsHorticulturist

    I really want to know what Keefe was saying to Matthews as the horn blew

  7. Leafs17

    That’s the way she goes, Auston. Sometimes she goes, sometimes she doesn’t, cause that’s the fuckin’ way she goes.

  8. Shabloinks

    Sounds about right. Not the game – Matthews shut out but Kucherovs bitch ass gets his 100th assist.

  9. hymensmasher99

    It was clear these past 2 games that they were trying for 70. Matthews wins another rocket trophy which is unreal. Let’s go win the cup

  11. ElephantShell34

    Well this has been a fucking nightmare 

  12. FinalMalus

    Hey if this means a hungrier Matty in the playoffs, we take it. Historic season regardless

  13. sansaset

    wtf are we going to do about our blueline next season? it’s so glaringly bad and we have no cap to do anything about it..

  14. Dangerous_Cream5837

    Sad ending to the reg season but it’s playoff time now. Matthews will break a playoff goal record next.

  15. The-Only-Razor

    Limping into the playoffs off of some terrible losses and goaltending performances with no 70 goals for Matthews is such a bad vibe. I have an absolutely terrible feeling about this upcoming series.

  16. branchoflight

    I thought JT was Matthews on that goal which was pretty devastating.

    But hey, 69 is still amazing, he can get 70+ next year.

  17. Arcade23

    I know a lot of people wanted 70, but 69 is just perfection.

  18. sadleafsfan69

    It’s ok Auston, I haven’t scored 70 in an NHL season either

  19. cdogg30

    As Leafs fans i think we all knew that would happen. Kuch would get it and AM wouldn’t. It’s Leafs things.

  20. T-Rex-Plays

    Honestly don’t take this one at face value. This was just about feeding PAPI. Wish we pulled sooner however the 70 chase is at rest for now.

    Lets get out strong for boston. #69 is still insane.

  21. taco_the_town

    Obviously bummed we couldn’t get it for Auston but I’m glad we can get back to playing actual hockey and not this frustrating “force it to Auston” play.

  22. Svalbard38

    Gotta say, it pissed me the fuck off that Brodie scored and they seemed almost sad. Longest goal drought in the league broken. First goal since his father passed. And they all look dejected about it. Hoping Matthews uses this disappointment as fuel. The real season starts now.

  23. NopeItsDolan

    Too focused on Matthews. Maybe if they had played their regular game he would have gotten it.

  24. DeathEater91

    “we have to play Matthews the last 2 games so he gets 70” 🙄

    Instead we can get embarrassed for 2 games trying to force a Matthews goal

  25. JoeBeef

    The Leafs didn’t get goalied tonight – just Matthews.

  26. MrPangus

    The people hating on other guys scoring are not real fans

    69 is fitting record for this team

  27. jbvann05

    Well I don’t know what else he could’ve done to get it. Really sucks

  28. GooseRider960

    Well, disappointing end, but 69 goals is a damn respectable record. Fun watching the best goalscorer in the league chase that milestone.

  30. toronto_programmer

    This was pure playoff Leaf hockey

    Big time Atlantic division rival

    Coming out disinterested in the game

    Big defensive breakdowns

    Goals from random role players

    Goose eggs from the stars

    We even got the half assed fall short comeback out of it too.

    We are more ready for playoff hockey than ever, Bruins Saturday night

  31. missed-a-rrred

    Hope he’s even hungrier not hitting the milestone. He’s still our MVP and fans should be letting him know that game 3.

  32. theguyishere16

    Luckily they are no longer chasing a milestone so the team can stop focusing on getting Matthews the puck and get back to playing hockey. Bring on the Bruins.

  33. GoatStimulator_

    Can I point out that Cooper purposely abandoned his defensive system specifically to prevent Matthews hitting 70 and how much of a douche bag move it was? They had 3 guys on him and gave up 2 goals just to deny him 70.

  34. HaratoBarato

    I love that Matthews hit 60 and wished he could have 70, but watching the team trying to feed him when he had 59 and now with 69 is not hockey that I want to watch. Good thing this game means absolutely nothing.

  35. richarm87

    Some dumb people in here Calling Tavares selfish. Literally slapped it to the middle of the net. Likely hoping for a rebound for Matthew’s who was in front

  36. XviiChong

    Probably the first game this season where the result of the game didn’t matter to anyone, all that mattered was Auston getting 70.

    11 SOG and the team tried to help him, but unfortunately he didn’t get it.

    Nonetheless, 69 Goals is still very impressive, and it should be celebrated of course!

  37. intecknicolour

    people acting like 69 isn’t already a nhl best in the last 25 years.

  38. pooryorrickent

    Going to try looking through rose coloured glasses: these last two games have to have sealed keeping the Bertuzzi-Matthews-Domi line together if Domi is healthy, right?

  39. VonD0OM

    I didn’t hate Keefe before, but now I’m open to shipping him out if this post season is no different.

  40. TheDomini

    I hope Matthews is pissed. I see a Game 1 hat trick incoming from him. GLG

  41. dolphin_spit

    can we play actual hockey again now? thanks.

  42. Mammoth_Brilliant_16

    Matthews looks fucking gutted in the presser like which media guy asked how he felt about kucherovs 100 assists are you stupid 😭 beating the man while he’s down

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