GOTTA SEE IT: John Tavares Scores In OT To Win Maple Leafs First Playoff Series Since 2004
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 เม.ย. 2023
- Watch as John Tavares turns and fires the overtime winner vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6, taking the Toronto Maple Leafs to the second round for the first time since 2004.
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He broke the Islanders playoff curse in 2016. Now he did it for Toronto in 2023.
7 years ago, John Tavares scored an 2OT goal against the Florida Panthers for the New York Islanders in game 6 of the first round, winning a playoff series for the first time in 23 years
Tonight, John Tavares scored an OT goal against the TB Lightning for the Maple Leafs in game 6 of the first round, winning a playoff series for the first time in 19 years... how history repeats itself
Clutch when it matters most.
That was 7 years ago ?
I know time flies 😳
But yeah Tavares is the curse breaker.
Be nice if they can beat Florida but I rather see them beat Boston because that curse needs to be broken next lol
wow thanks did not know that kool Stat
I witnessed history today! The most loyal fans in hockey finally got rewarded after a generation of heartbreak.
Nearly 2 generations lol
All the hockey haters don’t know who to hate on now 😂😂😂
I wouldn't say "most loyal". That title belong to the habs fans but one thing we can all agreed on is that they do certainly deserve it.
@@user-nt4mo2op3r there's one Lightning fan insulting the Leafs insta right now 😂😂😂
I can't, he's too funny 😂
This will pass 😜
0:13 "SCOOOORES!! John Tavares! They finally caught lightning in a bottle!" CC sounded so emotional after this call because he knew it was historic.
I cannot believe this is even real rn. Congrats Leafs. Go Leafs Go!!
I keep thinking that an asteroid is about to hit the Earth.
@@SherwoodyNo that will happen when were winning a game playing for the cup and about to put the team out because that's our luck lmao I really believe we're going to win it this year though !! And yes GO LEAFS GO!!!
I still shed a tear when I see this. I’ll never forget that day. The day the leafs broke the curse and the day I had my first Stella Artois.
My dad, his friend and I went to our regular spot in Mississauga. We got a decent table that had a TV in view so we could watch the game. As per usual, we wore our jersey’s to support the leafs. We ordered dinner and watched the game. I remember gripping the table watching this game. I was so nervous. When it went into OT, I was praying for a win. When Tavares went to on to win the game for the leafs, I never actually saw the puck go in. All I saw was the white leaf jerseys raise their arms in pure happiness. I screamed “OH MY GOD” at the top of my lungs. The whole bar cheered and screamed. I hugged my dad with tears in my eyes and said “I’m having a Stella Artois”. I scared the crap out of my dad’s friend with my loud scream, but all was good. The owner of the bar, a fellow leaf fan, bought a round of shots for everyone, and I partook. After we finished, we drove my dad’s friend home, who lived in downtown Toronto. While driving, Scotiabank Arena, the CN Tower and every other building with RGB lights were blue in honour of the victory. It was so beautiful. When we dropped off my dad’s friend, we decided to drive along Front St, Bay St, and all the other downtown roads to see what was happening. You could tell that everyone was happy. People honking their horns celebrating, and even one guy in the back of a pickup truck waving a massive leaf flag driving up Bay St. I even rolled the window and yelled “Round 2 Baby” at the top of my lungs to a group of people in leafs attire. They cheered on in response as my dad honked the horn to join in with me. We continued along until we headed for home. I slept like a baby that night, full of pure happiness. The next day I woke up, woke my dad up, went to church to thank God, and then went downtown to St Lawrence Market for a pork back bacon on a bun sandwich.
That they remains vivid in my mind. I will never forget it. I witnessed history that day. Heck, even the TTC tweeted that subway service will be slightly slower due to increased volumes after the game because of all the happy drunk people. I will forever be a leaf fan. Go leafs go!
I feel bad for leaf fans if going to RD 2 is such a memorable event
As an Avs fan, I was thrilled when we broke our second round curse last year.
I can't imagine how good Leafs fans feel, it has to be a greater feeling.
Enjoy it.
It feels GREAT!!!!
@@Salazar26 it's magical isn't it?
Thank you for being happy for us. More people need to be like you in this world
Wait, you guys won it all then
Closest thing would be Florida winning a series for the first time since our Avs swept them in 1996
As a Blackhawk fan, I find great joy in this win for the Leafs. In 2009 the Hawks had no cups in my lifetime, by 2015 they had three.
That's how I feel being a fan of the New England Patriots. Growing up it was just a dream to have the Patriots win a Super Bowl. Then it became old hat.
Congrats to Leafs and their fans. Can't wait to see Dangle's reaction.
I’m still crying watching Steve’s reaction! It was so beautiful.
@@chrisuncleahmad still more passion than Jon Cooper
@@anthonyferrari711 Bro looked like he was about to die of a heart attack
With the way he’s played all series, it’s so awesome Knies got the primary assist
He made a big play earlier (not seen in the clip here) to keep the puck in the zone too.
my only regret was that Knies didnt get his first goal in this series
hopefully he does in R2
He's been excellent. His stick lifts are amazing and his board battles to keep the puck in the zone are a huge asset. I now know why Dubas wanted to sign him so badly.
@@709mash Well said !!!
As a Habs fan, I truly respect The Maple Leafs for that one! They battled soooo hard and they hunted for that playoff win for 19 years. They truly deserve it and I hope them the best for the rest of the playoffs!
Cringe
Respect.
@@Samlevine111 You're cringe. Go back to your basement.
@@Samlevine111 Like your earring and “beard”
@@07foxmulder cringe comment
Already a legendary goal, add it to the Leafs history books. So pumped for them. Amazing. They earned it after all of these years.
Blow the dust off that history book you're talking about before you write this moment down.
@@rickytavilla4259 I actually hope to see Boston in the second round! I’ve heard from other Leafs fans that they would rather face Florida. But nahhhh, there are no easy roads to the cup. I want to see another Toronto/Boston epic series!
@@mickzed6746 gladly
@@rickytavilla4259 I am unfamiliar with your term going “deep in the playoffs” - what does that mean? Sorry, we are 2nd round virgins over here
I'm a Habs Fans but I'm also always happy when a canadian hockey teams wins a series. ❤
Good man! Or woman! Lol
@@jonnyboy5357 I'm a man it's alright
Finally a fresh team in the playoffs. This is exciting. As a habs fans, rooting for you in this playoffs!
What do you mean??
You're probably the only Habs fan rooting for the Leafs! Thanks.
@@smorgdonkey I will officially make it two😊
Appreciate the support!
It can be even fresher if Florida completes the series comeback against Boston tomorrow and it is Florida vs Toronto in Round 2.
TIME TO CELEBRATE, LEAFS FANS! 🎉
you can tell how much pressure this team had by their reactions and celebration after the goal .... wicked finish and great commentary
No skin in the game really but.... this was a special, once in a lifetime magical goal to watch. You could see in real time John Tavares willing it. Sometimes it is just fated to be.
legendary call on the goal
I’m drunk af but I promise this this the greatest night of my life atm
Congratulations to the Leafs and their fans. A long time coming. As a Flames fan who watched a disappointing season with Calgary, I really wanted Toronto to win this one. Enjoy it Leafs fans. It's your time.
Congrats to the Maple Leafs from a Vancouver Canucks fan! Cheers!
As a Panthers fan, thank you Toronto for taking the Bolts down, and congrats on ending your playoff drought!
Feels good to be the one Florida team still alive. Hopefully we’ll meet in the second round.
Yeah do us a favor and get rid of Boston would ya? Lol Good luck!
Get rid of Boston.
Ya take boston out please
As an avid leafs fan for the past 35 years, I can say that this feels really good
That kid knies on the ice for all 3 o.t winners
killin it
“They finally caught lightning in a bottle!” What an all time call by Chris Cuthbert.
BRILLIANT
Must’ve had that saved
Bruins fan here saying congrats to the Leafs. Trading for Ryan O'Rielly was huge. Samsanov was stellar in goal and this years Leafs proved they could win tough/close games unlike the past when they wilted. This years Leafs are hungry and focused and that is bad news for tomorrow's game 7 winner of the Bruins/Panthers series. Hard to believe the long dry spell this team had given their history, being an Original 6 team and their great fan base. Nice to see the celebration outside the arena.
Thought you were a bruins fan? Why is that bad news for the bruins
@@jaysoneuloth3971 The way the Leafs are playing I don't see the Bruins getting by them this time. Ullmark is burnt out. Samsonov is playing great in goal and Leafs offense is much higher octane than the Panthers.
Bruins have more depth than Tampa. Plus Ya don't have to worry about Tampa hitting you
What a goal, Johnny Toronto for the series WIN.
I watch this til this very day and jus smile everytime man😢
As a bruins fan! Congratulations maple leafs well deserved 🤝🏻
They don't deserve the win
I can watch this all day and night and not get tired of it! Enjoy the moment and let's get the next 12 wins!!
As a Boston fan I say to you leafs fans congratulations. Seriously. FINALLY! Now let's hope we meet you in the 2nd round. We're not doing so good right now 😢
Hahaha yes, second round vs. Boston would be another epic Original Six showdown. I am rooting for you in game 7 tomorrow. I’m sick of all of these warm weather teams, especially the ones in Florida - let’s take ‘em both out, come on Bruins! You need to win tomorrow so that we can properly get revenge for what happened on that night we never speak of 10 years ago 😂
I agree. It would be nice to have a nice CLEAN series against the Florida Panthers next round.
Nhl wanted 6 or 7 games in playoff series or ot in the playoffs for revenue now bruins need to knock out fla in game 7 in boston cause Toronto vs boston is a original 6 match-up that are huge hockey markets and nhl wants that revenue and tv ratings for that series so the refs need to screw over the panthers and boston play there best game at home in the series cause nobody wanted to see tampa in the 2nd rd of the playoffs and leafs took care of that and nobody wants to see fla panthers in the 2nd rd of the playoffs but bruins and avalanche 2 best teams in the nhl in the east and west are struggling to eliminate the 2 wildcard seeds in the panthers and kraken and both teams need to win game 7s in there home ice big time.
@@Tainopisno1 Bruins, are a complete joke. The referees stopped changing their diapers for them. And that's why they're done.
I am on my way to the Emergency room. My heart cannot take it. In absolute SHOCK - Signed a Leafs fan.
A speedy recovery Wendel. Get ready for the next round.
Bruins fan congrats to you guys
I live at Yonge/Charles. Can hear the party all the way up here.
THEY DID IT! GREAT GAME!
Refs did it
@@cityofbosa So much salt!
@@cityofbosa keep up the excuses!
@@cityofbosa refs also failed to call a penalty on Matthews last year, haha
@@cityofbosacry you baby 😂😂😂 hold that L
Watching from Sweden, 6 years of staying up til 4 am every single playoff game! Finally!!! It is DONE! Now I have even more sleepless nights of leaf hockey to look forward to! Go leafs go💙
@@JM-gj7de Too much adrenaline to sleep now. Watching that goal over and over for as long as I have to my friend.
@Adam Asserborn I can relate. I have been doing the same since I moved to Germany over 20 years ago. I can’t sleep now either and have decided to go make breakfast. More late nights to come.
Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
leafs fans reliving this moment right about now
Way to go JT! Happy for you... Good job Leafs (Matthews was a force in this game) .From perhaps the very ONLY NYI fan that has never harboured bitterness against Tavares.
🎉🎉 Tiempo de fiesta Toronto 🎉🎉
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG. THE LEAFS HAVE DONE IT!!!!!
Bruins fan here, happy for the Leafs and their fans. Man, the reaction of Keefe and Dubas was awesome !! I can't imagine the pressure of coaching and GMing (and playing) in Toronto. If my B's can survive today it will be a corker of a series with the Leafs.
this is why commitment feels so good! finally congrats boys
The signing of Samsonov looks pretty good right now. He deserves a lot of credit for the win.
What a sequence there by Tavares. He pretty much created that space and opportunity all by himself.
Awesome feeling. Stress free now. Gives us all a few days to regroup and get ready for round 2. Go Leafs Go
Great series. Still got a lot of hockey boys. Let's go Leafs!!!!
Too bad the camera man screwed up by recording Morgan Rielly skating instead of Tavares celebrating. :(
John Tavares, how cool was he...i think Coach saw that move coming.🎉🎉🎉
Not a leafs fan but boy am I happy for leafs nation!
Lets goOOOOOOOO! 🍁😢 Feels good to be a stress free Leafs fan for a little bit, but theres still lots of hockey left. So proud of the boys tonight GLG!
The excited reactions of Keefe and Dubas and seeing the team truly celebrating a win piling on each other is amazing. Been waiting many years to see this.
Teenage leafs fans can finally enjoy a playoff series win. Congrats!!
Captain, my Captain.
good fight both sides TB did great, been waiting since 2004 for this. well done boys.
i cried and almost passed out because of this... i waited so long.
Amazing stack of players
Finally a great win 💪🏆
Greatest night of my life.
Torontooooo...Love from Slovenia❤
This is just unbelievable FINALLY ITS BEEN DONE. JUST SO HAPPY. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS GO LEAFS GO
one of the biggest sensations in modern sports. The Toronto Maple Lrafs survived a first round in the play offs. A bit of miracle, can you smell it?
Congratulations to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans for finally winning in the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The Captain, John Tavares coming through on the best goaltender in the league in Vasilevskiy. This was a great team effort to win this series and to win 3 games in Tampa Bay, all in OT.
Toronto against either Boston or Florida is going to be a great series.
I'm a Leafs fan, and this was one day after my birthday! Best late birthday present I could ever ask for!
so glad i was in toronto to see this, a moment ill never forget for the rest of my life
I can’t wait to see Steve’s reaction. He’s been so miserable and I can’t wait to see a happy Steve Dangle at the end of a series
Just wait until you see him at the end of the next series...
Congrats Leafs-fans! Happy for ya!
goosebumps.
Still get chills watching this
Amazing victory 🙌❤
Such a great effort great tenacious play. Hope every Leaf follows his example
Already a legendary goal
Wow, last time this happened, I was in grade 5! Thanks to the Lightning and their fans for a great series. Go Leafs!
Yes Lightning are still champions and they certainly are certainly going to go down as one of the best core groups in the 21st century. Epic run to 3 straight SC Finals. I know it got very chippy and tense, but I respect them a lot. Go Leafs!!!!
Outstanding performance
Well played both team work
The biggest congratulations leafs 18 years wow unbelievable I just don’t know what to say just wow and congratulations lotS and lots and lots of love From Canada 💙 🤍
I can’t stop watching this lol
Mesmerizing❤
19 years are a long time. People were either born, or graduated, or found a job, or got married, or given birth, or retired. Finally, the Leafs are in the second round!
That was an amazing win
Brilliant performance 👏
Way to go lads. Nice to get a good bounce once in a while. Continued success. G.L.G!!!
Finally for now they gained a little respect. Now we just need Toronto and Edmonton too meet in the finals.
...so many youngins here so excited about the Leafs going to the 2nd round. I remember as a kid, they would do it often in the early 90's and 2000's. Players like Gilmour, Clark, Potvin, Sundin, Cujo, Belfour... I could go on and on about those great teams. I just want to see them win the cup. If they can make it past the next round, I think they will do it. I say that because I've been watching hockey long enough to know it's much harder to exit the first round today. Back then, it was 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, etc... That's the way it should be. Today it could be 2 vs 3 eliminating each other. But, I digress. Go Leafs Go!!!
2 GREAT Canadian Captains giving it their all.
Doesn’t get any better
(Now that Captain Serious is without a team for 23/24 even tho he led the league in FO % Wins!)
Bill Burr: 'You could make the argument that Leaf fans are the best sports fans in the world." We're finally moving on, Leafs Nation!!
I WANT TO FEEL THIS AGAIN TONIGHT
I'm a habs fan. But I have no problem being a temporary leafs fan! I'll say something I thought I would never say in my life. Go Leafs go! Bring back to cup to Canada!
John Tavares and breaking Florida hockey fans' hearts with a series winning goal for a team that hasn't done so in 15+ years. Name a better duo.
Talk about a Captain type play showing up at the exact right time. He was not trying to go back to Toronto for game 7 the way he held that puck, got it back & seemed to just will the puck in the net. 👏🏼
Excellent work video 🏑🏒💪👍♥️🌷
thanks for spoiling the moment
Was thinking of cappies prior winning goal to beat the clock and this time he did it with style🎉Congratulation's😊 and good luck in round #2!***
What a great game 🎮🎮❤❤❤
Toronto just might build statue of Tavares just for that goal! Awesome to see them break the drought.
I screamed so loud when he scored this winning goal, my eyes got watery & i was so exited, i ran down the stairs and told the people in the living room what just happened... didnt really get a reaction from them, they just blew it off thinking I'm crazy.
JT was a ghost since game 2, but boy oh boy did he show up when it mattered! Lets GOOOOO!!!
20 YEARS LETS GOOOOOOO ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh what a feeling ☮️🇨🇦
canucks fan
I SCREAMED WITH PURE JOY IM SO HAPPY TO HAVE WITNESSED HISTORY
Battle WITH Honour and Humanity!