If nothing else, the Celtics and Knicks have desperation in common, though from entirely different views. The Knicks have outperformed their expectations, and are playing for something better than the NBA’s play-in tournament. The Celtics have seriously under-performed. They expect something better than a play-in chance, and may not get it. And on Wednesday, tied…
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MONTREAL CANADIENS (17-9-9 – 43 Points) vs.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (26-10-3 – 55 Points)
APRIL 7, 2021 ▪ 7:30 PM EST
SCOTIABANK ARENA (TORONTO, ON) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 303-343-88-17 (751 Games) |
| ALL-TIME at HOME: | 191-129-45-10 (375 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 3-1-0 |
| LAST FIVE: | 3-1-1 |
| LAST 10: | 5-2-3 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus MONTREAL
| GAMES PLAYED: | Jason Spezza (70), Joe Thornton (56), John Tavares (39) |
| GOALS: | Jason Spezza (32), John Tavares (15), Joe Thornton (15) |
| ASSISTS: | Jason Spezza (39), Joe Thornton (29), John Tavares (21) |
| POINTS: | Jason Spezza (71), Joe Thornton (44), John Tavares (36) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Zach Bogosian (57), Wayne Simmonds (54), Joe Thornton (39) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANADIENS TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | MONTREAL | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 129 (5th) | 113 (t-13th) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 98 (10th) | 93 (t-6th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 27/113 [23.9%] (9th) | 21/98 [21.4%] (14th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 82/105 [78.1%] (t-19th) | 89/117 [76.1%] (25th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 30.9 (8th) | 33.4 (3rd) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 28.3 (t-7th) | 28.3 (t-7th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 1686 (9th) | 1754 (4th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 50.4% (t-13th) | 56.1% (2nd) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 51.6% (7th) | 48.8 (23rd) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANADIENS NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Dec. 26, 1917 (Toronto Arenas 7, Montreal 5) |
| All-Time Record: | 303-343-88-17 (751 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 191-129-45-10 (375 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 112-214-43-7 (376 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent at Home: | Jan. 13, 2021 (Toronto 5, Montreal 4 OT) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 27 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 34 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 47 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 13 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | 1 (Five players tied) |
| PIMs | 45 (Bogosian) |
| SHOTS | 148 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 57.3% (Tavares) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 55.2% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 63 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 33 (Matthews) |
| HITS | 65 (Muzzin) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:52 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:20 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 2:43 (Holl) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 19:06 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters.- Has the highest on-ice goals-for percentage (63.7%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen.- Tied for 12th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (18). |
| Jack Campbell | – Is 9-0-0 with a 1.53 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage this season.- Has appeared in two career games against Montreal and is 1-0-1 with a 0.99 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage. |
| Alex Galchenyuk | – Averaging 2.26 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks fourth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 50.5% through nine games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Justin Holl | – Tied for 14th among NHL right handed defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:42) with a shot attempt percentage of 53.1% when the score is within one goal.- Tied for 41st in the NHL in shorthanded ice time per game (2:43).- Has recorded nine of his 12 assists on home ice. |
| Michael Hutchinson | – Has a .919 save percentage and a 2.42 goals-against average with a 4-2-1 record through eight starts this season. |
| Zach Hyman | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:03).- Has the highest on-ice goals for percentage (68.0%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters.- Tied for fourth among Maple Leafs in goals (12). |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Sixth among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.5).- Tied for the sixth highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (1.81) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averaging 1:26 per game in shorthanded ice time, the highest mark of his career. |
| Mitch Marner | – Fourth among NHLers in assists (34).- Fourth among NHLers in points (13-34-47).- Tied for eighth in the NHL in even-strength goals (13).- Leads NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:41).- Tied for fourth in the NHL in primary assists (22).- Has the third highest on-ice goals for percentage (64.2%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads the NHL in goals (27).- Leads the NHL in game-winning goals (9).- Leads the NHL in even-strength goals (18)- Tied for fifth among NHLers in points (27-19-46).- Averaging 22:02 in time on ice per game, which is fifth among NHL forwards.- Second among Maple Leafs forwards in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (53.9%).- Second in the NHL in shots on goal (148). |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Has an average of 16.0 shot attempts per 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time, which is the sixth highest among NHLers who have played at least 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time (63:35). – Has started 34.6% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs skaters.- Averages 8.00 shots per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which ranks fifth among Maple Leafs who have appeared in multiple games. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Tied for 11th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (11).- Tied for 18th among NHL defencemen and seventh among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (1-14-15). – One of 25 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 50 hits (65) and 50 blocked shots (63). |
| William Nylander | – Tied for second among Maple Leafs in goals (13).- Has had four multi-assist games this season, which is tied for third among Maple Leafs.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 52.5%, which is the third highest percentage among Maple Leafs.- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 62.5% at 5-on-5, which is the fifth highest mark among Toronto skaters. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads the Maple Leafs and is 20th among NHLers in average time on ice (23:52).- Tied for 13th among NHL defencemen in points (4-23-27).- Has a goal and two assists in four games against the Canadiens this season.- Tied for 13th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (10). |
| Jason Spezza | – Has the highest points per 60 minutes rate (2.99) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs who have appeared in over five games.- Has won 55.8% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is the ninth highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 175 defensive zone draws (181). |
| John Tavares | – Has the fifth highest faceoff win percentage (57.3%) among NHLers who have taken at least 575 faceoffs (592).- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 64.5% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which is second among Toronto skaters.- Averages 13.86 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which is second among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games.- Has recorded a goal and five assists in four games against Montreal this season. |
| Joe Thornton | – Has the highest 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least five games at 55.2%.- Averaging 1.48 points per 60 minutes of ice time this season, which is ninth among Toronto skaters. |
CURRENT POINT STREAKS
| Zach Hyman | Assists (2) in two consecutive games. |
| Auston Matthews | Goals (3) and points (3-1-4) in two consecutive games. |
| Jake Muzzin | Assists (2) in two consecutive games. |
| William Nylander | Assists (4) in two consecutive games. |
| John Tavares | Goals (2), assists (2) and points (2-2-4) in two consecutive games. |
| Zach Hyman | Five assists from 100 NHL assists |
| Mitch Marner | Four goals from 100 NHL goals |
| William Nylander | One goal from 100 NHL goals |
| Morgan Rielly | Three points from 300 NHL points |
| Jason Spezza | Four games from 100 games as a Maple Leaf |
| Joe Thornton | Two assists from 1,100 career NHL assists |
RECENT MILESTONES
| Zach Bogosian | 200th NHL point (April 2 at WPG) |
| Alex Galchenyuk | First goal as a Maple Leaf (April 4 at CGY) |
| John Tavares | 800th NHL point (April 5 at CGY) |
INJURY REPORT
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
| None | |
BLUE JAYS SIGN ROSS ATKINS TO CONTRACT EXTENSION
The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations & General Manager, Ross Atkins has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the organization.
“Simply put, Ross makes the Blue Jays better. I am extremely pleased that he will continue leading our Baseball Operations group during this exciting era for our players, staff, and most importantly, our fans, as we move closer to building a sustainable championship contender for years to come,” said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays.
“Coming to Toronto with my family has enriched our lives in countless ways and having the opportunity to remain a Blue Jay is something I do not take for granted,” said Ross Atkins, Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations & General Manager. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Edward Rogers and the Rogers executive team, Mark Shapiro, and the talented individuals that I am fortunate enough to work with every day. I cannot wait to continue our pursuit to bring World Series Championships back to Canada and celebrate with our fans when that day comes.”
Atkins was hired by the Blue Jays in December 2015 after spending 15 seasons in Cleveland’s front office. With Toronto, Atkins has led the club to two postseason appearances in five years (2016, 2020) and played an integral role in shaping the team’s player development philosophy and capabilities. He is the seventh General Manager in franchise history.
– BLUE JAYS –
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At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday
07:30 (ET) LAL@TOR Los Angeles Lakers Davis, Anthony Out Injury/Illness – Right Calf; strain
Drummond, Andre Questionable Injury/Illness – Right Big Toe; contusion
Dudley, Jared Out Injury/Illness – Right Mcl; tear
James, LeBron Out Injury/Illness – Right Ankle; sprain
Matthews, Wesley Questionable Injury/Illness – Neck; contusion
Toronto Raptors Harris, Jalen Out Injury/Illness – Right Hip; Pointer
Hood, Rodney Out Injury/Illness – Right Hip; Flexor; strain
Lowry, Kyle Out Injury/Illness – Right Foot; Infection
McCaw, Patrick Out Injury/Illness – Left Knee; Swelling
VanVleet, Fred Out Injury/Illness – Left Hip; Flexor; strain
Watson, Paul Out– Health and Safety Protocols
OAKLAND — The Oakland A’s are not a terrible team, but they’re playing terrible baseball. That’s the scope of a dismal 0-5 start to the season, a historic losing streak extended by a 10-3 loss to the defending World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night at the Coliseum. The 0-5 start is the A’s…
Oakland A’s lose to Dodgers, break more records in historically bad start — East Bay Times
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (26-10-3 – 55 Points) vs.
CALGARY FLAMES (16-21-3 – 35 Points)
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | FINAL | |
| TORONTO | 0 | 2 | 3 | – | 5 |
| CALGARY | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | 3 |
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
ON THE SCORESHEET
– Jason Spezza opened the scoring for the Maple Leafs at 3:10 of the second period. Spezza has a goal and an assist over his last three games played. He has four points (3-1-4) in seven games against the Flames this season. He has recorded 12 points (4-8-12) in 18 games on the road in 2020-21.
– Auston Matthews scored the second Toronto goal of the game at 7:53 of the second period and later scored the fourth Toronto goal of the game on the power play at 10:50 of the third period. Matthews has goals (3) and points (3-1-4) in two consecutive games. Tonight’s game is his seventh multi-goal game and his 14th multi-point game of the season. He has 20 points (11-9-20) in 17 games on the road this season. He has registered nine points (5-4-9) in eight games against Calgary in 2020-21. Matthews leads the NHL in goals (27) and game-winning goals (9), and is fifth among NHL skaters in points (27-19-46).
– Wayne Simmonds scored the third Maple Leafs goal of the night at 7:13 of the third period. Simmonds has recorded three goals and an assist in six games against the Flames this season. He has seven points (6-1-7) in 21 games played this season.
– John Tavares registered the primary assist on Matthews’ third period goal and later scored the fifth Maple Leafs goal of the night at 12:10 of the third period. Tavares has goals (2), assists (2) and points (2-2-4) in two consecutive games. Tonight’s game is his ninth multi-point game of 2020-21. Tavares’ assist in the third period was his 800th career NHL point. He has recorded 19 points (6-13-19) in 19 games on the road this season.
– Alex Kerfoot registered the primary assist on Spezza’s second period goal. Kerfoot has a goal and an assist over his last four games. He has recorded eight points (4-4-8) in 19 games on the road this season. The Maple Leafs are 7-1-1 when Kerfoot records an assist this season.
– Travis Dermott had the secondary assist on Spezza’s second period goal. Dermott has a goal and an assist over his last three games played. He has two goals and two assists in 35 games this season and has registered both assists in seven games against the Flames.
– William Nylander recorded the primary assist on Matthews’ second period goal and later had the secondary assist on Tavares’ third period goal. Nylander has assists (4) in two consecutive games. Tonight’s game is his fourth multi-assist and ninth multi-point game of 2020-21. He has six points (2-4-6) in eight games against Calgary in 2020-21. He has recorded seven primary assists at 5-on-5 this season, which is tied for third among Toronto skaters.
– TJ Brodie picked up the secondary assist on Matthews’ second period goal. Brodie’s assist is his first career point against Calgary after playing in 634 games for the Flames from 2010-20. He has recorded seven assists in 19 games on the road this season.
– Pierre Engvall had the lone assist on Simmonds’ third period goal. Engvall has recorded three goals and five assists in 30 games this season. He has recorded four of his five assists on the road this season. He has a pair of assists in eight games against Calgary in 2020-21.
– Zach Hyman notched the secondary assist on Matthews’ third period goal. Hyman has assists (2) in two consecutive games. He has recorded five points (1-4-5) over his last five games played. He has recorded 16 points (9-7-16) in 19 games on the road this season. In seven games against the Flames in 2020-21, he has registered four points (1-3-4).
– Jake Muzzin registered the primary assist on Tavares’ third period goal. Muzzin has assists (2) in two consecutive games. He has five points (1-4-5) in six games against the Flames this season. He has registered 11 assists at 5-on-5 this season, which ranks 11th among NHL defencemen.
– Jack Campbell stopped 26 of the 29 shots he faced to improve his record to 9-0-0 this season. With the win, he has tied the franchise record for consecutive wins by a goaltender (Previous: Felix Potvin, 1993-94; Jacques Plante, 1970-71; John Ross Roach, 1924-25).
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 6 (6) | 12 (12) | 12 (5) | – | 30 (23) |
| CALGARY | 10 (10) | 9 (9) | 10 (6) | – | 29 (25) |
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 14 (12) | 21 (21) | 20 (8) | – | 55 (41) |
| CALGARY | 20 (19) | 19 (19) | 16 (10) | – | 55 (48) |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
| Record on the Road | 14-4-1 (19 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Calgary | 67-62-12-5 (146 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Calgary on the Road | 29-41-5-2 (77 Games) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| Shots | 5 (Mikheyev) |
| Shot Attempts | 10 (Matthews) |
| Faceoff Wins | 10 (Tavares) |
| Faceoff Win Percentage | 60% (Spezza – 6 won, 4 lost) |
| Hits | 3 (Bogosian, Hyman) |
| Blocked Shots | 2 (Brodie, Kerfoot, Muzzin) |
| Takeaways | 1 (Brodie, Muzzin, Spezza) |
| TOI | 24:09 (Rielly) |
| Power Play TOI | 4:24 (Matthews) |
| Shorthanded TOI | 1:19 (Hyman) |
| Shifts | 27 (Brodie, Muzzin) |
| 5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage | 68.8% (Matthews – 11 for, 5 against) |
RECORD WHEN…
| Scoring first | 19-3-1 |
| Lead after 1 | 13-2-2 |
| Lead after 2 | 16-2-2 |
| Score 1 power play goal | 9-1-2 |
| Do not allow a power play goal | 18-2-2 |
| Allow a shorthanded goal | 2-1-0 |
| Outshooting opponent | 13-7-2 |
| Monday | 4-1-2 |
OF NOTE…
UPCOMING GAMES:
Stats reflect official NHL stats at the time of distribution. Please consult official NHL game sheets (links above) to confirm no statistical changes were made.
James Harden returned to Brooklyn’s lineup Monday but made it through just four minutes before his right hamstring trouble resurfaced.
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The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings player Buddy Hield $20,000 for using inappropriate language toward a referee, the league announced on Monday.
Kings’ Buddy Hield Fined $20K For ‘Inappropriate Language’ Directed At Refs — CBS Sacramento
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (25-10-3 – 53 Points) vs.
CALGARY FLAMES (16-20-3 – 35 Points)
APRIL 5, 2021 ▪ 9:30 PM EST
SCOTIABANK SADDLEDOME (CALGARY, AB) ▪
TV: TSN4 ▪ RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus CALGARY
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 66-62-12-5 (145 Games) |
| ALL-TIME on the ROAD: | 28-41-5-2 (76 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 5-2-0 |
| LAST FIVE: | 3-2-0 |
| LAST 10: | 6-3-1 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus CALGARY
| GAMES PLAYED: | Joe Thornton (69), Jake Muzzin (36), Jason Spezza (34) |
| GOALS: | Joe Thornton (11), John Tavares (9), Jason Spezza (8) |
| ASSISTS: | Joe Thornton (44), Jake Muzzin (18), John Tavares (13) |
| POINTS: | Joe Thornton (55), John Tavares (22), Jake Muzzin (21) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Jason Spezza (33), Joe Thornton (31), Wayne Simmonds (25) |
MAPLE LEAFS – FLAMES TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | CALGARY | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 124 (6th) | 99 (t-19th) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 95 (10th) | 118 (22nd) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 26/109 [23.9%] (8th) | 26/130 [20.0%] (17th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 81/104 [77.9%] (20th) | 101/126 [80.2%] (t-13th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 30.9 (8th) | 29.8 (14th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 28.3 (8th) | 29.7 (14th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 1644 (11th) | 1663 (7th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 50.5% (13th) | 51.8% (9th) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 51.9% (7th) | 50.0 (18th) |
MAPLE LEAFS – FLAMES NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Nov. 5, 1972 (Toronto 2, Atlanta 2) |
| All-Time Record: | 66-62-12-5 (145 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 38-21-7-3 (69 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 28-41-5-2 (76 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road: | April 4, 2021 (Toronto 4, Calgary 2) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 25 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 34 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 47 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 13 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | 1 (Five players tied) |
| PIMs | 45 (Bogosian) |
| SHOTS | 144 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 57.9% (Tavares) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 56.0% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 61 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 33 (Matthews) |
| HITS | 64 (Muzzin) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:52 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:18 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 2:46 (Holl) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 19:07 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters.- Has the highest on-ice goals-for percentage (63.6%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen.- Averages 1.22 takeaways per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks 15th among NHL defencemen who average 20 minutes of ice time per game. |
| Jack Campbell | – Is 8-0-0 with a 1.35 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage this season.- Has appeared in seven career games against Calgary and is 4-2-0 with a 1.62 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage. |
| Alex Galchenyuk | – Averaging 2.59 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks fourth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 52.6% through eight games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Justin Holl | – Ranks 12th among NHL right handed defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:39) with a shot attempt percentage of 53.6% when the score is within one goal.- Tied for 39th in the NHL in shorthanded ice time per game (2:46).- Tied for 12th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (10). |
| Michael Hutchinson | – Has a .919 save percentage and a 2.42 goals-against average with a 4-2-1 record through eight starts this season. |
| Zach Hyman | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:05).- Has the highest on-ice goals for percentage (68.0%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters.- Ranks fourth among Maple Leafs in goals (12). |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Sixth among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.6).- Has the seventh highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (1.73) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averaging 1:28 per game in shorthanded ice time, the highest mark of his career. |
| Mitch Marner | – Fourth among NHLers in assists (34).- Fourth among NHLers in points (13-34-47).- Tied for eighth in the NHL in even-strength goals (13).- Leads NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:43).- Tied for fourth in the NHL in primary assists (22).- Tied for the second highest on-ice goals for percentage (64.2%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads the NHL in goals (25).- Leads the NHL in game-winning goals (8).- Tied for fifth among NHLers in points (25-19-44).- Averaging 22:05 in time on ice per game, which is fourth among NHL forwards.- Second among Maple Leafs forwards in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (53.6%).- Tied for second in the NHL in shots on goal (144). |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Has an average of 16.2 shot attempts per 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time, which is sixth fifth most among NHLers who have played at least 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time (63:09). – Has started 33.5% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs skaters. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Tied for 12th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (10).- Tied for 21st among NHL defencemen and eighth among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (1-13-14). – One of 23 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 50 hits (64) and 50 blocked shots (61). |
| William Nylander | – Tied for second among Maple Leafs in goals (13).- Tied for 35th among NHLers in even-strength goals (10).- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 53.1%, which is the third highest percentage among Maple Leafs.- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 60.0% at 5-on-5, which is the sixth highest mark among Toronto skaters. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads the Maple Leafs and is 20th among NHLers in average time on ice (23:52).- Tied for 10th among NHL defencemen in points (4-23-27).- Has a goal and six assists in seven games against the Flames this season.- Tied for 12th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (10). |
| Jason Spezza | – Has the highest points per 60 minutes rate (2.90) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs who have appeared in over five games.- Has won 55.3% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is tied for the ninth highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 175 defensive zone draws (179). |
| John Tavares | – Has the fifth highest faceoff win percentage (57.9%) among NHLers who have taken at least 550 faceoffs (568).- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 63.3% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which is fourth among Toronto skaters.- Averages 13.88 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which is tied for third among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least 20 games. |
| Joe Thornton | – Has the highest 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least five games at 56.1%.- Averaging 1.53 points per 60 minutes of ice time this season, which is ninth among Toronto skaters. |
CURRENT POINT STREAKS
| None | |
| Mitch Marner | Four goals from 100 NHL goals |
| William Nylander | One goal from 100 NHL goals |
| Morgan Rielly | Three points from 300 NHL points |
| John Tavares | One point from 800 NHL points |
| Joe Thornton | Two assists from 1,100 career NHL assists |
RECENT MILESTONES
| Zach Bogosian | 200th NHL point (April 2 at Winnipeg) |
| Alex Galchenyuk | First goal as a Maple Leaf (April 4 at Calgary) |
| Alex Kerfoot | 100th game as a Maple Leaf (March 29 vs. Edmonton) |
INJURY REPORT
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
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The view from left field 