Now that's what I call a game

Tonight's game was incredible. It proved the skill and speed the Leafs have this season, despite the two quick goals by the Rangers (one was a 5 on 3). But we were able to hold the lead with the help of Jonas Gustavsson. The Monster was truly on his game tonight making some, for lack of a better word, monster saves.

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Why couldn't we play like this against Boston, huh? Being a Leaf fan makes me question my sanity sometimes, I swear.

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The Leafs pretty much dominated this game. Their speed made the Rangers run around a lot. Kessel got 2 assists on the night bringing his beautiful tally up to 34 points, still the leader. Cody Franson scored with a rocket shot in the first and Connolly and the red hot Lupul both scored in the third to make it 3-0 before the Rangers came back. Steckel scored the empty net goal for insurance (final score 4-3). And that Dion Phaneuf hit? Beauty.

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Games like this make me so happy, and I just want every game to look the same. Obviously that won't happen, but hey, a girl can dream.
The Leafs play the Devils tomorrow. Let's bring the same level of intensity! Please and thank you!
As always,
GO LEAFS GO
PS.

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Just because.

Bozak attacks the not so Mighty Ducks

Sorry that this post is a little delayed, but I was studying for a test. Oh the joys of university. But I did watch the game, and what a good game it was.
Even though we gave up the first goal tonight the way the Leafs were playing I had no doubt in my mind that they would come back and tie it up. I, on the other hand, did not realize they would take the lead so shortly after. Bozak scored on the power play on a pretty little passing play to tie the game up, and just 19 seconds later Mr. MacArthur put the Leafs up one with a glorious shot. You can hardly see the puck, it's a beauty.

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Speaking of Bozak, he had two goals this game. That is his second 2 goal game of this road trip and, I believe, his tenth point in as many games. He has really stepped up playing on the first line, the chemistry between him, Kessel, and Lupul is just clicking right now and it's beautiful.
Luke Schenn has also totally turned his game around and has been solid for the past two games. He was awarded tonight with an empty net goal from the other side of the ice, he also had a point on the Joey Crabb goal. Crabb has also been great with three goals in three games.

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Gustavsson is great too. I feel like I'm repeating myself with him. He's been consistent, solid, and just plain good. He has definitely got his groove back. "How Jonas Got His Groove Back", I'd watch it.
Leafs have a bit of a break before they have a home and home against the Boston Bruins. I think these next two games will be big ones because we need to prove that we can beat them, which I beleaf we can.

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GO LEAFS GO!

Fun times in Dallas

We wiiinn!!! Hooray!
Schenn had a kick as game tonight, now THAT is more like the Schenn we all know and love. I think all of Leafs Nation called Lupul getting the winner, even if it was in the shoot out, after that horrid none call on the high stick, I still don't understand what was happening in that refs head at that point in time. Phaneuf and Gardiner also had really good games.

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The Monster was solid again that last save in the shoot out was a close one, but a dandy nonetheless. I think he's finally starting to get comfortable in net again, he's making the big time saves and keeping the Leafs in it. I greatly enjoy this.
I also like that we are getting scoring from a more diverse group of people now and not just that first line, it's jolly good fun.
We did a bit too much running around in our own end, led to the tying goal in the third, but other than that I thought it was a well played game.

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Steckel and Gunnarsson left the game early with injuries, hopefully they aren't too serious
No game tomorrow, I really dislike when there are no games on Saturdays..my days feel incomplete. We play the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at 9pm.
Ciao for nowww.