Tough loss at the Joe tonight. Talk about hard earned home ice advantage blown. The Ducks executed well, decisively won the third period just like in game 2, and we're back to square one with a must-win game 4 coming up. Our fundamental problem remains the same while the D was visibly weakened by Dekeyser's injury. Lashoff isn't nearly as ready. Can't seem to sustain intensity for all 60 minutes. There's an excellent chance we'll lose game 4 if we play like the way we did tonight. Our kids are under great pressure and must be led by veteran leaders to stay loose and execute one shift at a time for all 60 minutes. To make matters worse, team chemistry has been severely compromised by Abdel Kader's impending suspension. That headshot was absolutely criminal. I won't be surprised if our season comes to an end after game 5 in Disneyland.
Lupul and Kessel came to play and the Leafs get the split in Boston. Strong performance from Toronto. Boston has to win one in their building that won't be easy at all.
NYR won't win this series because Lundqvist can't play forward while tending goal, but we'll see what happens in NYC. Maybe they'll find a way to score some goals.
Kings are leading 1-0 with 9 left in the 3rd. Gotta hold on to this slimmest of lead.
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