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Discuss: Bruins rudely welcome Leafs back to playoffs

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Wednesday represented the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first playoff game since 2004. The Boston Bruins made them look like a team that hasn’t been to the postseason in nearly a decade, beating them 4-1 in a game that might have been even more lopsided than the scored indicates (due to goals that were disallowed, among other factors).

Let’s get the discussion rolling:


  • So, was this mismatch more about how strong the Bruins really are at full-strength or how flawed the Maple Leafs might be?
  • On a scale of 1-10, how poorly do you think Toronto fans and media will react to this game?
  • Speaking of which, who will get the most blame: Phil Kessel, James Reimer, Dion Phaneuf or someone else?
  • Food for thought on Reimer: some of the goals he allowed were pretty bad, but the young goalie did face 40 shots. On the other hand, he’s been struggling lately. How long is his leash in Toronto?
  • One Buds player who did have a nice night was James van Riemsdyk. He fired five shots on goal, including an early 1-0 marker. Will he be a factor in this series?
  • Some Leafs fans critiqued Toronto’s “truculent” tendency to dress more than one enforcer. Should Randy Carlyle change that tactic?
  • Name some positives for the Maple Leafs. Optional choice: “It’s just one game.”
  • Does this lopsided win strengthen the argument that Boston is a championship contender? Discuss the Bruins’ chances of winning it all once more.