[GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Toronto Maple Laffs | February 8, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | TVAS, SNP

[Devron]

Just now, PistolPete13 said:

Glad that OJ is playing.

I arrived late. Nice surprise 

[bishopshodan]

Just now, canuck2288 said:

We are reduced to considering being down 1-0 a good period 

Yep.

I thought they played well. Out shot them by a decent amount. 

We're in this one.

[Jaimito]

Not bad. Just keep an even keel. Need that tying goal to get some confidence. 

[Sedinyoureyesontheprize]

Wow Schmidt is being exposed badly in Vancouver for his non existent defensive capabilities. No wonder Caps left him exposed, Vegas upgraded on him .. very disappointing 

[Zhukini]

Wins aside if they play like they want to be there like they have so far,  it’s enough for me

[DS4quality]

Plz Hoglander come back and score a game winner 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

The effort is there, but we still need to work on some areas of our game. I'm not going to be too critical after a period like that.

[Mo Grit]

Just now, Devron44 said:

Did we just have a good period?

We did!

Leafs movement off the puck is killing us.

Their D are making good decisions and now we got elastic man between their pipes.

Tonight though, the faith is strong.  We shall overcome.

[KILLER]

I'm about ready to make a burnt sacrifice to the hockey gods...where's my Orland Kurtenbach card...

[Zhukini]

Our best period coming up!!

[-DLC-]

Just now, Setyoureyesontheprize said:

Wow Schmidt is being exposed badly in Vancouver for his non existent defensive capabilities. No wonder Caps left him exposed, Vegas upgraded on him .. very disappointing 

He talks a big game.   I hope he starts playing one.

[philtbc829]

only down by a goal.....gotta hope they have the same effort in the second.....but if the Leafs score another one....watch them deflate.....as nothing seems to be going their way

[PhillipBlunt]

Second period is where this needs to break wide open. 

[Junkyard Dog]

The biggest change the Canucks made was having a better neutral zone forecheck. They're applying pressure at the opposing blueline preventing the Leafs from using their speed in transition. So the Leafs are having a trouble sustaining possession as a result.

 

Leafs are gonna come out with closer support next period in transition. The puck carrier never had support that period and the Canucks kept forcing Leaf turnovers.

[knucklehead91]

Good first 20 minutes. Im happy to see the boys lay’n the body. Horvat especially. 
Edler is playing with a chip on his shoulder, hope they continue to keep bangin away and get rewarded

[DIBdaQUIB]

Any player with matthews' mustache should be banned from any awards.

[-DLC-]

He doesn't break a sweat...he likely pulls his pants down in between periods and cools himself down.  In front of security.

[nux4lyfe]

We need to hire him ASAP!

[DIBdaQUIB]

Toronto dressing room doesn't need toilet paper, they have the panel's tongues.

[rychicken]

Just now, debluvscanucks said:

He doesn't break a sweat...he likely pulls his pants down in between periods and cools himself down.  In front of security.

I used to, got banned from Rogers Arena in 2017......