{"id":82878,"date":"2020-08-11T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=82878"},"modified":"2020-08-11T09:14:39","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T13:14:39","slug":"nhl-qualifying-series-comic-captions-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-toronto-maple-leafs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/08\/11\/nhl-qualifying-series-comic-captions-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Qualifying Series Comic Captions: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever looked at a sports photo and thought of a funny caption? We have, and did a collection of some for the 2019-20 season. Now, we are continuing that with the NHL qualifying series which began recently. We are collecting some photos with humorous captions added to entertain you during this postseason play. Today we cover the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> vs the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> comic captions for the 2019-20 postseason.<\/p>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h2>\n

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to amaze followers (and non-followers) with their postseason play. After the 2018-19 season, the Jackets upset the highly favoured Tampa Bay Lighting<\/a> by sweeping them. They continued against the Boston Bruins<\/a>, losing in six games. Now, as history repeats itself, the Blue Jackets are up against the Lightning again. Think there will be some revenge in the minds of the Tampa Bay club? You bet.<\/p>\n

In this NHL qualifying series, the Blue Jackets were led by Cam Atkinson<\/a><\/strong> and Pierre-Luc Dubois<\/a><\/strong> who combined for nine points and five goals. The key to winning this series has to be the outstanding goaltending and defence the Columbus club displayed. Joonas Korpisalo<\/a><\/strong> and Elvis Merzlikins<\/a><\/strong> pulled off some quality statistics showing their value to the team. Together they collaborated for a .952 save percentage and a 1.64 goals-against-average. Stopping a powerhouse offensive team like the Leafs is something else.<\/p>\n

In the postseason, goaltending added with defence equals success, and the Blue Jackets exemplify that. Unfortunately, Elvis is injured<\/a> and that can factor into a tough break going into the next series against the Lightning.<\/p>\n

Can the Blue Jackets repeat their domination of the Lightning? We’ll soon find out.<\/p>\n

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Here is the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL qualifying series comic caption.<\/p>\n

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TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 06: Seth Jones<\/a> #3 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is congratulated by his teammate Gustav Nyquist<\/a> #14 after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 06, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette\/Freestyle Photo\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Seth, snap out of it, you gotta stop staying up so late playing video games!”<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gustav Nyquist, forward – Columbus Blue Jackets<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Toronto Maple Leafs Fall Again in NHL Qualifying Series<\/h3>\n

There was no way a talented club like Toronto with all their high-priced players were going to fail again… right? WRONG! Whether it’s some curse or lack of preparedness, the Maple Leafs fell like a tree again in a clinching postseason game. And, don’t forget this wasn’t even the playoffs, but the qualifying round to get to the playoffs.<\/p>\n

While the ‘Big Three’ of Auston Matthews<\/a><\/strong>, John Tavares<\/a><\/strong>, and Mitch Marner<\/a><\/strong> were thrown together on the same line, the results were once again disappointing. Even with that trio tallying 13 points between them, the Toronto team tumbled to obscurity. Will there be some changes in the offseason? Perhaps, since the media had a field day describing the woes of a club who should be much better than their postseason results.<\/p>\n

It’s very obvious that the team lacks defence. They possess an awesome offence which seems to score at will, they just can’t stop the other team. Frederik Andersen<\/a><\/strong> did all he could but it seemed inevitable that things would fall apart. Andersen had a 2-2-1 record with an excellent .936 save percentage and 1.84 goals-against-average.<\/p>\n

With $33.5 million dedicated to the trio described above, it seems that it’s not enough to get them past the first round in the postseason. Very discouraging to say the least.<\/p>\n

Something’s got to give.<\/p>\n

Here is the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL qualifying series comic caption.<\/p>\n

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TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 09: Nick Foligno<\/a> #71 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores a empty net goal at 19:37 as Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 09, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette\/Freestyle Photo\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Why does this keep happening? It feels like a nightmare that we can’t escape. Now what?”<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Auston Matthews, forward – Toronto Maple Leafs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Main Photo:<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>