Matthew Tkachuk absolutely roasts the Leafs after choking game 7

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River Hawk
May 5, 2024 (4:08 PM)

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The Maple Leafs versus Bruins series was one of the most dynamic to watch in the first round of playoffs. Yet, even after a tragic game seven loss, Toronto could not avoid catching strays when they were absolutely roasted by Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been vying for the Stanley Cup since their last win in 1967. Yet, they proved once again they could not break a multi-generational curse, as they choked in game seven overtime against the Boston Bruins after David Pastrnak made the game-winning goal.

"DAVID PASTRNAK WINS THE SERIES AND THE LEAFS ARE MULCH AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

With the last two occurring in 2013 and 2018, this is the third consecutive time the Bruins blew a 3-1 lead in the playoffs against the Maple Leafs before taking them in game seven.

"2013:
Bruins blow 3-1 series lead beat Leafs in 7

2018:
Bruins blow 3-1 series lead beat Leafs in 7

2024:
Bruins blow 3-1 series lead beat Leafs in 7

It's actually insane"

However, Toronto's parade of shame through the media cycle did not stop at the fans. Forward and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk, roasted the team in an interview about the inevitable round-two matchup against Boston.

"Without this coming out too badly, I think we all knew it was probably going to Boston the way that series was going... I think throughout the whole series we were probably expecting they were going to come out and win it one way or another."

The Toronto Maple Leafs have to continue working and making changes if they want a better chance next season. For the Boston Bruins, they are heading to Florida's Amerant Bank arena to start their second-round matchup against the Panthers. If they want a chance at beating this division-winner, they will need to play better than their first seven games.