Toronto Maple Leafs (8) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (9) - East Play In Round

[2014olympicgold]

I picked Leafs in 4. Should be interesting series though. 8pm game then a 4pm game. That 4pm game is likely the make or break in the series.

[pmorrow]

I took leafs in 5 but honestly I don't know what this series will look like. Sloppy hockey on summer ice. I don't know if it will be a shootout or a low scoring boring game. I wonder if the leafs have any advantage by being in their own barn. I guess they would know the bounce of the boards and things like that but it shouldn't be a significant advantage. Who knows what to expect. The jackets are healthy, well coached and have a very good work ethic. It should be hard fought.

[The Comish]

Ugh, this one was tough. I chose Leafs in 5, but I really want CBJ to take this. I just don't think that they will pull off another playoff like last year's series win against TB (but I'm hoping they do!!).

[DusterDave]

Korpisalo getting the start in Game 1 much like Lundqvist, Smith and Talbot did.

[The Comish]

Korpisalo getting the start in Game 1 much like Lundqvist, Smith and Talbot did.

Sweet!! I'm an Elvis owner, so I'm hoping the Leafs light Corpse-isalo up and then Merzlikins takes over! Yep, I'm a selfish bastard.

[hockeyrobot]

I hope this one blows up in Tort's face.

[hockeyrobot]

Solid period. Now the lower bowl will look exactly the same as it normally does for the beginning of a period.

[The Comish]

I'm loving the speed and relentless forechecking of the Blue Jackets.

[hockeyrobot]

It is absolutely suffocating

[The Comish]

Sweet!! I'm an Elvis owner, so I'm hoping the Leafs light Corpse-isalo up and then Merzlikins takes over! Yep, I'm a selfish bastard.

Great, Korpisalo with the shutout. Just great (he says with venomous sarcasm)

[chuckcouples]

It appears as though John Tortorella may have an idea in what he is doing. Game 1 is in the books and the Jackets played it perfectly.

[hockeyrobot]

Who cares about this series. I want Matthews vs Steve Simmons!!

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[chuckcouples]

I love Matthews' response to the question and then he proceeded to answer the question appropriately which was very mature (especially for someone like Matthews!).

[GinFizz]

Awfully quiet in here.

[Eskimo Brother]

Awfully quiet in here.

Not unexpected after a pretty quiet game one. I think it'll liven back up no matter what happens in game two. Either way there's going to be a lot to talk about.