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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Top Six Minutes: A good start

If this is a preview of what’s to come, we could be in for a fun season.

Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Pre-game thoughts

  • How does this thing go again?
  • Oh, right! Go Habs Go!
  • Seriously though. Let’s actually go.
  • For real this year.

First Period

  • Carey Price in da house!! If only he was between the pipes. Ahhh…good times.
  • My god. This orchestra is going to put me to sleep before the game even starts. Hopefully this isn’t foreshadowing for the season.
  • Alright, everyone. Fingers crossed. Vibes high. Drinks poured. Here goes nothing!
  • Ooohhh…Monty has his game face on. That’s a good sign. Or he’s wondering if he left the stove on.
  • So you’re just never going to shave that stupid ‘stach, hey, Matthews?
  • We’re less than two minutes in and Domi’s already sitting in the box for being an annoying torment.
  • Now the Leafs head to the PP after Pacioretty draws a holding penalty. What’s it like to be gone over to the dark side, Patches?
  • So, we’re just going to play hot potato power plays for this period then? Can someone score on one at least?
  • CAUFIELD CAN! Lucky #13, baby!
  • Is it just me, or are we looking pretty darn good? Stanley Cup, here we come! (take a beat, I’m kidding…or am I?)

Second Period

  • Lane Hutson is already fitting in nicely.
  • Nylander off the post. Not Nylander. The puck. Unfortunately.
  • Oh so close for Dvorak who was in just a smidge too close.
  • Monty, my man!
  • Uh, you can’t just punch Suzuki in the face because he has the puck then cross-check Caufield. Calm down, Ekman-Larsson.
  • Look at Suzuki, the penatly-drawing machine! It’s time for a little 5-on-3 thanks to the captain.
  • 5-on-3 and nothing but frustration to show for it. What else ya got up your sleeve, Suzuki?
  • PP time again, Cole. Just sayin’.
  • Remember when you were actually shooting the puck in the first period? Let’s try that wild strategy again.
  • Third post, Monty. You didn’t leave the stove on. And if you did, too late now so head in the game, dude.

Third period

  • A one-goal game doesn’t mean you can take your foot off the gas, fellas.
  • Damn, Hutson is fun. More of that, please.
  • Weren’t ready for Anderson to swoop in there and scoop up the puck, were you Leafs?
  • Oh, Josh. One compliment sends you to the sin bin.
  • Seriously, what is the deal with the Leafs going for the knee this season?
  • Off to the PP we go. Let’s get ‘er done and bookend this bad boy.
  • An almost-Gally goal! Hmmm…it’s not the same.
  • Two minutes left. Hang in there, Monty!
  • Yes, Monty did kick butt turning away 47 shots, but let’s not make this a habit with your goalies, fellas. Deal?
  • And that’s how you start the season!

EOTP 3 Stars

3) Let’s all hope everyone in Florida is safe

2) Nine goals in his last 10 games, by the way

1) Impressive defensive game from him tonight, it must be said

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