Sheldon Keefe calls Leafs fans a distraction ahead of playoffs

For Leafs Nation, tough loss against the Detroit Red Wings, yet here's the kicker – after the game, Coach Sheldon Keefe pointed the finger at someone he doesn't often criticize: the fans.

Keefe didn't hold back when he spoke to the media, expressing his frustration that the hype from the crowd proved to be a major distraction for the team during the game.

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Keefe said, especially when Matthews was just one goal away from hitting that epic #70 mark for the season.



Despite calling out the fans for being a distraction, Keefe didn't hold any grudges. In fact, he understood where they were coming from.

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Unfortunately, Saturday night wasn't the night for Matthews to hit that milestone. However, he has two more shots at it in Florida and Tampa Bay, before the regular season wraps up, even if they won't be on home ice.

While we may have missed out on witnessing history at Scotiabank Arena, here's to hoping Matthews can light it up and make those #70 dreams come true.