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On Mike Babcock, Auston Matthews’ ice time, and reasonable vs. ridiculous criticism

The latest deluge of fan venom directed towards the Leafs head coach centered around Auston Matthews’ ice time in the late stages of the team’s 4-3 loss to Washington on Wednesday:

#Leafs fans are furious with #AustonMatthews' ice time during the final minutes vs. the #Capitals. MORE: https://t.co/iLi7Xd2SPz pic.twitter.com/XbMfK8L0WS

— BarDown (@BarDown) October 17, 2019

I’m curious to know why Matthews wasn’t on the ice in the last 2 min?

— Carlo Colaiacovo (@CarloColaiacovo) October 17, 2019

You and every other Leafs fan.