TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (10-2-1 – 19 Points) vs.
MONTREAL CANADIENS (8-2-2 – 18 Points)
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 ▪ 7:30 PM EST
BELL CENTRE (MONTREAL, QC) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 301-342-88-17 (748 Games) |
| ALL-TIME on the ROAD: | 110-214-43-7 (374 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 1-0-0 |
| LAST FIVE: | 1-1-3 |
| LAST 10: | 6-1-3 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus MONTREAL
| GAMES PLAYED: | Jason Spezza (67), Joe Thornton (55), John Tavares (36) |
| GOALS: | Jason Spezza (32), Joe Thornton (15), John Tavares (15) |
| ASSISTS: | Jason Spezza (38), Joe Thornton (28), John Tavares (18) |
| POINTS: | Jason Spezza (70), Joe Thornton (43), John Tavares (33) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Wayne Simmonds (54), Zach Bogosian (53), Joe Thornton (39) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANADIENS TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | MONTREAL | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 48 (t-3rd) | 48 (t-3rd) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 34 (t-16th) | 30 (t-11th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 15/41 [36.6%] (3rd) | 10/45 [22.2%] (14th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 37/49 [75.5%] (23rd) | 43/54 [79.6%] (17th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 29.7 (t-19th) | 34.5 (1st) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 27.3 (6th) | 29.0 (12th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 535 (9th) | 552 (6th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 51.5% (12th) | 53.6% (5th) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 53.3% (5th) | 46.7% (t-26th) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANADIENS NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Dec. 26, 1917 (Toronto Arenas 7, Montreal 5) |
| All-Time Record: | 301-342-88-17 (748 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 191-128-45-10 (374 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 110-214-43-7 (374 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road: | Feb. 9, 2019 (Toronto 4, Montreal 3 OT) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 11 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 15 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 21 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 7 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | N/A |
| PIMs | 22 (Simmonds) |
| SHOTS | 52 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 64.8% (Spezza) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 66.3% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 24 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 12 (Matthews) |
| HITS | 23 (Holl, Hyman) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:35 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:15 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 3:51 (Holl) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| Frederik Andersen | – Leads the NHL in wins (8).- Fourth among NHL goaltenders in saves made (273).- Has an 8-3-2 record with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage in 13 career games against Montreal. |
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 18:37 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters.- Fourth among Maple Leafs defencemen in points (0-4-4). |
| Justin Holl | – Tied for 26th among NHL defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (16:46) with a shot attempt percentage of 54.4%.- Ranks 18th among NHL defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (16:46) with a goals for percentage of 64.7%.- Ranks third among right-handed NHL defencemen in shorthanded ice time per game (3:51). |
| Zach Hyman | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:52).- Has the highest on-ice goals for percentage (75.0%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto forwards. |
| Alex Kerfoot | – One of four Maple Leafs to average over 1:00 in ice timer per game on the power play (1:19) and 1:00 per game on the penalty kill (1:49).- Tied for sixth among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (20.2). |
| Mitch Marner | – Ranks third among NHLers in points (6-15-21).- Tied for third in the NHL in even-strength goals (6).- Leads NHL forwards in time on ice per game (23:08).- Has played 41.9% of Toronto’s shorthanded ice time. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads the NHL in goals (11).- Averaging 21:58 in time on ice per game, which ranks seventh among NHL forwards.- Ranks third among Maple Leafs in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (54.5%).- Ranks second in the NHL in shots on goal (52).-Registered his 300th career NHL point on February 8 vs. Vancouver to become the second-fastest Maple Leaf to reach the mark, tying Charlie Conacher (294 games). |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Ranks third among Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:22).- Has an average of 15.6 shot attempts per 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time, which leads NHLers who have played at least 30 minutes of shorthanded ice time. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Tied for 10th among NHL skaters in shorthanded ice time per game (3:46).- Ranks 26th among NHL defencemen who average at least 15 minutes per game in 5-on-5 ice time (16:56) in shot attempts per 60 minutes (11.98).- Has started 47.8 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest mark among Toronto defencemen. |
| William Nylander | – Has the fourth highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (2.48) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 56.1%, which is the second-highest percentage among Maple Leafs forwards.- Has 14 points (8-6-14) in 14 career games against Montreal. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads Maple Leafs in average time on ice (23:35).- Tied for fourth among NHL defencemen in points (2-9-11).- Has 15 points (3-12-15) in 27 career games against the Canadiens. |
| Jason Spezza | – Has the highest points per 60 minutes rate (3.44) among Maple Leafs who have appeared in over five games.- Recorded his eighth career hat trick on February 4 vs. Vancouver. |
| John Tavares | – Tied for third in the NHL in power play goals (4).- Has been on the ice for a team-high nine power play goals, which is tied for the Maple Leafs’ lead and is tied for the 17th-most in the NHL.- Has the fourth-highest faceoff win percentage (59.4%) among NHLers who have taken at least 175 faceoffs (192). |
CURRENT POINT STREAKS
| Mitch Marner | Assists (12) and Points (3-12-15) in eight consecutive games. |
| Auston Matthews | Goals (9) and points (9-1-10) in seven consecutive games. |
| Morgan Rielly | Points (1-3-4) in three consecutive games. |
UPCOMING MILESTONES
| Zach Bogosian | Three points from 200 NHL points |
| Jake Muzzin | Five assists from 200 NHL assists Four games from 100 games as a Maple Leaf |
RECENT MILESTONES
| Zach Bogosian | First point as a Maple Leaf (Feb. 4 vs. VAN) |
| Auston Matthews | 300th NHL point (Feb. 8 vs. VAN) |
INJURY REPORT
| Jack Campbell (Leg) | Week-to-week. |
| Travis Dermott (Leg) | Did not play on Feb. 8 vs. VAN. |
| Nick Robertson (Knee) | On long term injured reserve. |
| Wayne Simmonds (Wrist) | Expected to miss six weeks. |
| Joe Thornton (Rib) | On long term injured reserve. |
| Man Games Lost: 28 | |
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
| None | |
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