Canes vs leafs 7pm

[Panthers Fan 69]

Coming off arguably the best win of the year with scoring and elite goalie play…another tough test. Let’s go!

[Harbingers]

No official word if we are morning skating or not today but one would think Pyotr gets the net. Doubt we see any line changes, still no word on Drury timeline. 

[Harbingers]

Not sure who their backup is or if it will keep Illya out. 

Edited March 16, 2024 by Harbingers

[Harbingers]

Toronto coach confirms Illya will still be in net tonight. The other Illya is expected to go as well I should add. 

Edited March 16, 2024 by Harbingers

[Anybodyhome]

Beat Toronto earlier this year 3-2, scored a PP goal and had a 100% PK.

Carolina allowed 2 goals on 28 shots, if I remember.

Samsonov a lot like the last 2 goalies Carolina faced in Shesterkin and Bobo- big guys who can be beat high glove. But the Necas goal was low blocker/far post and Kuznetsov looked like he tee'd it up and took enough time to tell Bobo, "Go ahead and get set, I'll blow this one by you regardless;" and went low blocker.

[Harbingers]

4 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Beat Toronto earlier this year 3-2, scored a PP goal and had a 100% PK.

Carolina allowed 2 goals on 28 shots, if I remember.

Pyotr, who I expect will be in goal tonight, had 25 saves on 27 shots. 

[CarolinaWillRise]

18 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Beat Toronto earlier this year 3-2, scored a PP goal and had a 100% PK.

Carolina allowed 2 goals on 28 shots, if I remember.

Samsonov a lot like the last 2 goalies Carolina faced in Shesterkin and Bobo- big guys who can be beat high glove. But the Necas goal was low blocker/far post and Kuznetsov looked like he tee'd it up and took enough time to tell Bobo, "Go ahead and get set, I'll blow this one by you regardless;" and went low blocker.

Kuzy has ice water in his veins some if he gets the puck and time in front of the goalie he's fine with a stare down....

[Harbingers]

Apparently we are/were morning skating per a Toronto beat writer, Pyotr first off ice. Nothing from canes people though. 

[Harbingers]

So is Drury ready or will Lemieux draw in?

[Harbingers]

Per Walt it’s a UBI and Lemieux will draw in instead with Fast heading to the Aho line in line rushes…
 

I’d prefer Jarvis move to Aho and Fast get some time on the MSF line though. 

Edited March 16, 2024 by Harbingers

[Anybodyhome]

The times RBA has moved Fast to the top line has been against more physical teams and was a little surprised he didn't do it against Florida the other night. Regardless, that top line better produce tonight, because the Guentzel/Necas/Kuz line looks like they can do some serious damage, and they're still working on "chemistry," lol...

 

Edited March 16, 2024 by Anybodyhome

[CarolinaWillRise]

1 hour ago, Anybodyhome said:

The times RBA has moved Fast to the top line has been against more physical teams and was a little surprised he didn't do it against Florida the other night. Regardless, that top line better produce tonight, because the Guentzel/Necas/Kuz line looks like they can do some serious damage, and they're still working on "chemistry," lol...

 

The Leafs aren't exactly all that physical nice having an Lemieux in to go with Reaves if needed though

 

[DavidEng]

It’s 7:14 and still waiting for a puck drop sheesh 

[Harbingers]

1 minute ago, DavidEng said:

It’s 7:14 and still waiting for a puck drop sheesh 

2 anthems + holiday night + hockey night in Canada. 

Edited March 16, 2024 by Harbingers