why hockey gods, why??

Hockey gods, if you are listening, would you mind giving us a clue as to why you continue to toy with us. We watched the game, we know you had something to do with all the almost goals..because if it was any other team they would have gone in (no point in denying it, we know your plans).
So tonight the Lightning came into the building. We are both excited for the game seeing as Phil Kessel was making his Leafs debut (more on him later) and also the Gangstav was going to be in net. Excitement fills us all!

Doesn't he look like a teddy bear...so pudgy! =)

First period..the battle of the goaltenders. Oh..and this:

This was so random, we laughed for at least 10 minutes. (Did anyone else note how when Hagman is really mad, he looks like an angry cat? Don't mess with him!) As the period continues Phil Kessel is welcomed back to the NHL:

There was a brief moment when both of our hearts stopped..we didn't want to lose him so soon after getting Phil back. But then he came back on the bench and every Leafs fan let out that breath they were holding in.

Tampa breaks the goose-eggs in the second with Vinny Lecavalier getting a rebound right to him after Gangstav turns the puck over. Third LEAFS SCORE BABY! Ian White again (It's the mustache, we know it!) Overtime here we come! It's going great lots of chances we are really enjoying this, we may even wi....WHAT! TAMPA SCORES! ARE YOU KIDDING US! THE NET WAS OFF, GANGSTAV WAS INTERFERED WITH, THERE WAS A HIGH STICK! The goal is reviewed but everyone knows the NHL hates us (even though we make them all their money..) and it is allowed. Leafs loose in overtime..again. Thank you hockey gods, I think we have learned our lesson, whatever it may have been.

Here is the one thing that really bugged us about this game. The Leafs were on the power play NINE times..they scored on ONE of those power plays. Sure Niittymaki was solid in net, but with some of the chances we had...to not bury it..rgooinwgq it's frustrating.

On some good notes though: Phil Kessel with 10 shots on net 19 directed towards the net...they will find the back of the net soon we are sure of this! AND TAMPA DIDN'T SCORE ON ANY POWER PLAY OPPORTUNITIES!!! this is the second game in a row...if we start scoring on power plays, and keep killing penalties..we may...dare we say it..win a few games!

Leafs play the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday...lets hope for some awesomeness!

GO LEAFS!