/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69369538/usa_today_16186085.0.jpg)
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
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22551310/Screenshot_2021_05_31_Canadiens_Maple_Leafs_Round_1_Game_7_Game_thread__rosters__lines__and_how_to_watch_2_.png)
2) And he had it
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22551309/Screenshot_2021_05_31_Canadiens_Maple_Leafs_Round_1_Game_7_Game_thread__rosters__lines__and_how_to_watch.png)
1) Make Benefit Glorious City of Montreal