Canadiens @ Maple Leafs Game 7 Top Six Minutes: Dream the impossible dream

For our new readers and members, the Top Six Minutes is a continuation of the discussion in the game thread. We try to keep it light and entertaining. Full recaps are up the morning after every game.

Pre-game

• We made it to Game 7!!
• The impossible was possible after all.
• I don't know if this feeling in my stomach is excitement or dread.
• It’s definitely excitement...
• But it could be dread...

First period

• Come on boys, let’s get what we came for!
• Price was literally not ready when the game started. He turned around and the game was already going on.
• Luckily, he was ready enough to stop a Marner shot.
• Chiarot just... checked himself into the boards?
• Shots are even but we’re not looking overly organized. So... it’s dread. Definitely dread.
• Thankfully the Leafs are looking just as nervous. As they should. It’s quite the curse they’re working against tonight. Muahahaha... (yes, that’s my evil laugh).
• Somebody tell the Habs that Campbell can’t hold onto a rebound to save his life.

Second period

• Gallagher has three shots on goal tonight. I feel like we’re finally getting a Gally goal tonight
• And there it is! Gally goes five-hole to open the scoring!
• Price robs Hyman twice and it’s just so awesome.
• It’s excitement... definitely excitement.
• Anderson misses a wide-open net. You know what would be fun? If Anderson found his fire again.
• Chiarot takes a puck to the foot. Don’t worry, he didn’t do it to himself this time.
• Playoff Price helps ease my anxiety.
• I’m loving seeing the Leafs’ top line flounder. Love. It.
• Habs head to the first power play of the night.
• Suzuki’s shot bounces off Perry’s knee and right past Campbell for a power-play goal!

Third period

• Good news: we’re starting the period with a 2-0 lead.
• Bad news: we’re starting the period with on the penalty kill.
• Really good news: we’re still 2-0.
• A turnover creates panic but Price foils Hyman’s plan once again.
• We’re at the midway mark and we’re holding steady at 2-0.
• It’s excitement... definitely excitement.
• Weber gets called for interference and gives the Leafs another shot at the power play.
• It’s dread... definitely dread.
• Game 7 nerves must be getting to Marner. How else can you explain these awesomely humorous plays?
• Killed it!
• Campbell heads to the bench. Cue the skyrocketing anxiety.
• Toffoli with the empty-netter!!
• Nylander ruins Price’s shutout with 1:36 to go.
• It’s been over 6,000 days since the Leafs last won a series. Keep the counter going because...
• ...Round 2 here we come!

EOTP 3 Stars

3) What a key performance from the rookie

2) And he had it

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