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• TAMPABAY LIGHTNING SCORE SKIN

“In the games that he’s played I think he did a good job taking care of all that he can do in the short amount of time he’s been here. “We think he’s a great option for us,” Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters yesterday. Keefe confirms this is the Leafs Game 2 lineup The 20-year-old, who signed with Toronto at the conclusion of his NCAA season, joins Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari on the third line. With the Leafs minus Bunting until a potential Game 5, rookie forward Matthew Knies steps into the lineup and will make his playoff debut tonight.

Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper said Cernak and forward Michael Eyssimont are out tonight, while top defenceman Victor Hedman is a game-time decision.

Losing Bunting is a tough blow for the Leafs, but the Lightning might've been hit even harder for Game 2. The NHL handed the Leafs forward a three-game suspension for his hit to the head on Tampa Bay defenceman Erik Cernak in Game 1.

TAMPABAY LIGHTNING SCORE SKIN

If the Maple Leafs are hoping to get under the Lightning's skin tonight, they'll have to do so without usual agitator Michael Bunting. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s pivotal Game 2: LEAFS LINEUP FOR GAME 2: BUNTING SUSPENDED “Statistically, if you don’t win one of the first two, it’s pretty hard coming back,” another fan said. But, others are hoping Lightning doesn't strike twice The Leafs are geared to beat this time.”Īnother says he is “expecting a win” tonight.

“I feel good, I think Tampa should be worried,” one fan told CTV News Toronto outside Scotiabank Arena. “We took way too many penalties, got them feeling good about themselves.” 5:55 p.m.Ĭoming on the heels of a tough loss, many Leafs’ fans believe their boys in blue and white will win. “The first thing is staying out of the box,” he adds. “We expect to have a better start, perform at a higher level, execute be more intense,” defenceman Morgan Rielly told reporters earlier.Īlexander Kerfoot says the beauty about the playoffs is being able to play the same team in Game 2, and respond “pretty quickly.” The Leafs held an optional morning skate on Thursday, and some players say they are looking forward to the challenge in Game 2. Go time! /nhojJJaiO7 - Toronto Maple Leafs Ap6:15 p.m. The Scotiabank Arena and Maple Leafs Square are filled with a sea of Leafs jerseys as the puck drops for Game 2 in the playoff series. Mitch Marner scores the Leafs' first goal of the night during a power play in the first 47 seconds of the game, assisted by Morgan Rielly. John Tavares gives the Leafs a 2-0 lead with another assist from Rielly in the first period. With less than five minutes left in the first period, William Nylander scores the Leafs’ third goal. Toronto has 12 shots on goal, while Tampa has eight. 7:55 p.m.Īfter 20 minutes of play, the Leafs are up 3-0 thanks to goals by Marner, Tavares and Nylander. Tampa Bay Lightning's Ian Cole scores the team's first goal of the night, pushing the score up 3 to 1 for the Leafs. Tavares scores his second goal of the night, with about six minutes left in the second period. Zachary Aston-Reese put a fifth puck in the net for the Leafs', assisted by David Kampf and Sam Lafferty. Quickly after Aston-Reese, Marner shoots his second goal for the night, bringing the Leafs up 6 to 1. MITCHY DOUBLE DIPS!! /w2qmPOqczH - Toronto Maple Leafs Ap8:46 p.m.