Jason Spezza talks killer instinct and learning from past mistakes ahead of Game 6 in Tampa
The common narrative surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs is that they can't seem to get it done when it matters. Well, last night, the Leafs found a way to get it done when it mattered. Now they'll have a chance to prove they can do it again in Game 6 in Tampa to close out the series.
Jason Spezza was one of several Leafs who was with the team last season and had the unfortunate displeasure of blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Montreal Canadiens. The 38-year-old does not want to repeat history and wash out in round one again. That's why, when the Leafs needed someone to step up in Game 5, Spezza did just that, giving a speech before the second period that woke his team up and helped propel them to victory.
-Spezza on the Leafs needing to bring their A-game to Tampa on Thursday
Coming up big when the games matter is a sign of killer instinct, something that the Leafs have been accused of lacking for quite some time. As to whether or not the Leafs have developed that killer instinct, Spezza had this to say:
We'll see whether or not the Leafs have found their killer instinct on Thursday. If they come up short in Tampa, they'll have one last opportunity to close it out in Toronto on Saturday. This team does feel different, but now it's up to them to prove that they truly are different.
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11 MAI | 39 ANSWERS Jason Spezza talks killer instinct and learning from past mistakes ahead of Game 6 in Tampa Will Jason Spezza score a goal in Game 6 for the Leafs? | ||
| Yes | 19 | 48.7 % |
| No | 9 | 23.1 % |
| Don't care - Just win, baby! | 11 | 28.2 % |
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