Morgan Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs expresses optimism and high belief as they head back on the road for Game 7. Rielly, the lone scorer in a previous Game 7, faces the challenge of finding the net against the Bruins. Despite the defeat, Rielly admits this season's end was particularly tough due to Game 7 overtime and his age, feeling the disappointment of not achieving a championship. Rielly emphasizes the team's high expectations and the difficulty of falling short of a championship, acknowledging the challenges it poses for the group.
Morgan Rielly, when asked how close the Leafs were to their goal of a Stanley Cup: https://t.co/yEMlFco9qG
Morgan Rielly on 1st round exit “We are in a wonderful position where anything other than a championship is a disappointment. We are lucky to be in that position but it makes anything other than that very difficult and very challenging for the group on many levels.” @NHLdotcom
A subdued Rielly: "It’s always difficult, feel this year maybe more than ever." Why? "I think partly because of Game 7 overtime, partly being on the ice for the goal. Partly age. Every year gets more challenging." How much has he relived the last play? "Oh, a lot." #Leafs
Of the Maple Leafs who spoke today, Morgan Rielly appears the one hit hardest by another early exit: https://t.co/TR8MfqreCf
Morgan Rielly admits this #Leafs season end was harder than the rest. Part of that was Game 7 OT. Part was being on the ice for the goal (which he’s relived “a lot”). And part is age, too.
Morgan Rielly says this defeat is the toughest of them all. Partly Game 7. Partly OT. And the fact he was on the ice for the season ender.
Morgan Rielly was the lone scorer for the @MapleLeafs in their last #Game7 (2022 R1 vs. TBL). Will he find the back of the net tonight against the Bruins? #StanleyCup More Game 7 #NHLStats: https://t.co/hatgwmkgz1 https://t.co/pQZbD20tX6
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly on Game 7: 'I don't think there are any types of favourites' via @koshtorontosun https://t.co/rRHX1XOGdW https://t.co/fMQUPwheht
Rielly: "The mood is good. We’re feeling good. We’re excited to head back on the road. The belief is high." #Leafs