from Luke Fox of Sportsnet,
So, when had Panthers squandered a fast 1-0 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs by surrendering what originally seemed like two preventable goals on consecutive second-period shifts, their coach blew a casket of Yosemite Sam proportions.
Calmed by his group’s dramatic 3-2 overtime comeback victory over the less-urgent Maple Leafs and relieved by two coveted points in the bank, Maurice could find the humour in his own temper tantrum.
“I thought it was a very nice opportunity to share feelings,” explained Maurice, who was given extra time to rant while he correctly challenged a Calle Järnkrok non-goal for offsides.
“That was not calculated. It was just honest. It was where I was at. If I could have yelled louder, if I found a f----n' way to be more profane than I was, I would have. I’m not gifted enough.
“I needed to channel my father, who's a gifted curser. That was all I had. I was honest. That's how I felt.”
Below find two videos the first Paul Maurice let's his team have it and the second video is the game highlights.
Maurice: That was not calculated. It was just honest. It was where I was at. If I could have yelled louder, if I found a f----n' way to be more profane than I was, I would have. Im not gifted enough.
I needed to channel my father, who's a gifted curser.
LOL..Mo came out of semi-retirement looking to finally get his name on that cup..Lord knows I hope it happens some day soon I love Paul Maurice, class act, brilliant hockey coach.
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