MONTREAL CANADIENS (0-0) vs.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (0-0)
MAY 20, 2021 ▪ 7:30 PM EST
SCOTIABANK ARENA (TORONTO, ON) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: TSN 1050
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL
ALL-TIME RECORD: 307-344-88-18
ALL-TIME at HOME: 194-129-45-10
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SERIES RECORD: 7-8
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD: 29-42
2020-21: 7-2-1
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus MONTREAL
GAMES: Jason Spezza (76), Joe Thornton (62), Nick Foligno (47)
POINTS: Jason Spezza (75), Joe Thornton (47), John Tavares (40)
GOALS: Jason Spezza (32), Auston Matthews (19), John Tavares (17)
ASSISTS: Jason Spezza (43), Joe Thornton (32), John Tavares (23)
PENALTY MINUTES: Zach Bogosian (59), Nick Foligno (58), Wayne Simmonds (54)
CANADIENS CAREER LEADERS versus TORONTO
GAMES: Eric Staal (55), Brendan Gallagher (35), Jeff Petry (34), Tomas Tatar (34)
POINTS: Eric Staal (52), Jeff Petry (21), Brendan Gallagher (19), Corey Perry (19)
GOALS: Eric Staal (24), Tomas Tatar (10), Brendan Gallagher (10)
ASSISTS: Eric Staal (28), Jeff Petry (16), Shea Weber (14)
PENALTY MINUTES: Eric Staal (37), Corey Perry (26), Shea Weber (20)
MAPLE LEAFS ACTIVE PLAYOFF LEADERS
GAMES: Joe Thornton (179), Jason Spezza (85), Jake Muzzin (59)
POINTS: Joe Thornton (133), Jason Spezza (70), John Tavares (30)
GOALS: Joe Thornton (31), Jason Spezza (25), John Tavares (15)
ASSISTS: Joe Thornton (102), Jason Spezza (45), Mitch Marner (16)
PENALTY MINUTES: Joe Thornton (132), Wayne Simmonds (106), Nick Foligno (40)
| Postseason Appearances | – The 2021 postseason marks the Maple Leafs’ 70th appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs. |
| Series History | – The Maple Leafs have played a total of 115 series in their previous 69 playoff appearances, winning 58 of them. |
| Playoff Record | – Toronto has a record of 258-284-4 in 546 franchise playoff games. |
| Toronto vs. Montreal | – This is the 16th time the Maple Leafs and Canadiens have met in the postseason.- Toronto has only faced Boston (16) and Detroit (23) as many times or more than the Canadiens in a playoff series.- This series marks the first meeting between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens in the Stanley Cup playoffs since 1979. |
| Up North | – Toronto finished first in the North Division and tied for fifth in the NHL with a 35-14-7 record (77 points)- The Maple Leafs captured their first division title since 1999-00. |
| Team Discipline | – The Maple Leafs took were assessed 165 penalties this season, which was tied for the fifth-fewest penalties taken in the NHL. – Toronto averaged 4:21 per game in time on the penalty kill, which was the fourth lowest total in the League. |
| Faceoffs | – The Maple Leafs finished 10th among NHL teams and second among North Division clubs in faceoff win percentage (51.1%).- Toronto won 53 percent of their offensive zone faceoffs, which was the ninth-highest percentage among NHL clubs. |
| Goals by Strength | – The Maple Leafs were second in the NHL in goals scored at 5-on-5 (132), while allowing the eighth-fewest goals at 5-on-5 (96). |
| Starting Strong | – Toronto scored 61 times in the first period, which was the highest mark in the NHL, while allowing 38 first period goals, the fifth-fewest in the League. |
| Power Play | – The Maple Leafs have the fifth-fewest power play opportunities (155) among NHL teams that scored at least 30 power play goals (31). |
| Penalty Kill | – Toronto was shorthanded 144 times this season, which was the tied for the fourth-fewest times shorthanded in the NHL. |
| Scoring First | – Toronto won 25 games after scoring the first goal of the game, which ranked third among NHL clubs. |
| Team Goal-Games | – The Maple Leafs were tied for the 11th highest win percentage in one-goal games (.560), tied for the sixth-highest win percentage in two-goal games (.615) and had the fourth-highest win percentage in three-goal games (.733). |
| Back in the Postseason | – Per NHL Stats, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have reached the postseason in each of their first five NHL campaigns, a feat achieved by only four other Maple Leafs in the expansion era (since 1967-68): Tomas Kaberle (1998-99 to 2003-04), Dave Williams (1974-75 to 1978-79), Borje Salming (1973-74 to 1980-81) and Ian Turnbull (1973-74 to 1980-81). |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANADIENS FINAL 2020-21 TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | MONTREAL | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 186 (6th) | 158 (17th) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 148 (t-7th) | 165 (18th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 31/155 [20.0%] (16th) | 29/151 [19.2%] (17th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 113/144 [78.5%] (t-23rd) | 135/172 [78.5%] (t-23rd) |
| SHOTS (Rank): | 1751 (6th) | 1746 (7th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 2455 (8th) | 2704 (3rd) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 51.0% (11th) | 54.5% (2nd) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 51.1% (10th) | 48.4% (t-24th) |
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 41 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 47 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 67 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 14 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | 2 (Marner) |
| PIMs | 49 (Bogosian) |
| SHOTS | 220 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 56.7% (Spezza) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 55.2% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 94 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 53 (Marner) |
| HITS | 100 (Muzzin) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:38 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:14 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 2:35 (Muzzin) |
| Frederik Andersen | – Since joining the Maple Leafs in 2016-17, Andersen is 10-14 in 24 Stanley Cup Playoffs appearances. Only seven goaltenders have recorded more postseason wins in a Toronto uniform.- Had a 13-8-3 record with a 2.96 goals-against average and an .895 save percentage in 23 games played this season.- Had a .912 save percentage at even-strength in 2020-21. |
| Zach Bogosian | – Recorded four assists in 20 playoff games with Tampa Bay in 2020, capturing the Stanley Cup.- Averaged 1:26 per game in shorthanded ice time in 2020-21.- Led all Toronto defencemen in hits per 60 minutes of ice time this season (6.14).- Had a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 52.9 percent in 45 games this season, which led Maple Leafs defencemen who appeared in at least five games. |
| TJ Brodie | – Has appeared in 30 career Stanley Cup playoff games and recorded 15 points (4-11-15).- Averaged 19:08 in even-strength ice time, which ranked second among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games.- Had the highest on-ice goals-for percentage (65.4%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen.- Was tied for the Maple Leafs lead in shifts per game (26.1).- Finished tied for 25th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (22). |
| Adam Brooks | – Can make his Stanley Cup playoff debut in 2021 with the Maple Leafs.- Had four goals and an assist in 11 games with the Maple Leafs this season.- Averaged 1.64 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranked ninth among Toronto skaters.- Became the first player in franchise history to score his first career goal on the power play and second career goal while shorthanded on April 20 at Vancouver. |
| Jack Campbell | – Can make his Stanley Cup playoff debut in 2021 with the Maple Leafs.- Was 17-3-2 with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage this season.- Was tied for the 11th highest even-strength save percentage (.925) among goaltenders who have appeared in at least 10 games this season.- Is 5-1-2 in eight career games against Montreal with a 1.87 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage.- Established a Maple Leafs franchise record for consecutive wins by a goaltender (10) on April 7 vs. Montreal.- Established an NHL record for consecutive wins to start a season (11) on April 10 vs. Ottawa. |
| Nick Foligno | – Has recorded 22 points (9-13-22) in 51 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Ottawa (2-4-6; 17 GP) and Columbus (7-9-16; 34 GP).- Registered four assists in seven games with the Maple Leafs.- Averaged 1:52 per game in shorthanded ice time with Toronto after joining the club.- Averaged 13.29 hits per 60 minutes as a Maple Leaf, which was the highest rate among Toronto skaters who appeared in multiple games.- Had 16 points (7-9-16) in 42 games with Columbus before being acquired by Toronto on April 11. |
| Alex Galchenyuk | – Has registered 13 points (4-9-13) in 32 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Montreal (4-9-13; 28 GP) and Minnesota (0-0-0; 4 GP).- Averaged 2.18 points per 60 minutes of ice time this season, which was sixth among Toronto skaters who appeared in over five games.- Averaged 11.79 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time as a Maple Leaf, which ranked 12th among Toronto skaters who appeared in over five games. |
| Justin Holl | – Skated in all five of Toronto’s Stanley Cup qualifying round games vs. Columbus in 2020.- Ranked 17th among right-handed defencemen in the NHL in time on ice at 5-on-5 (17:43).- Ranked 19th among NHL right-handed defencemen who averaged at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:43) with a shot attempt percentage of 51.9% when the score was within one goal. |
| Zach Hyman | – Has recorded 12 points (4-8-12) in 25 career playoff games with the Maple Leafs.- Had an on-ice goals for percentage of 67.8%, which ranked second among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least 10 games.- Averaged 1:58 per game in shorthanded ice time, which led Toronto forwards.- Had the fifth-highest point per game average (0.77) among Maple Leafs this season.- Averaged 2.67 shots per game, which ranked fourth among Maple Leafs. |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Has recorded eight points (2-6-8) in 23 career playoff games between Colorado (2-3-5; 18 GP) and Toronto (0-3-3; 5 GP).- Ranked seventh among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.9).- Had the 10th highest points per 60 minutes rate at 5-on-5 (1.62) among Toronto skaters who appeared in over five games.- Averaged 1:31 per game in shorthanded ice time, the highest mark of his career. |
| Mitch Marner | – Has recorded 21 points (5-16-21) in 25 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs.- His 0.84 points per game average in the playoffs is the highest among Toronto skaters. – Ranked fourth among NHLers in assists (47) and second in the NHL in assists at 5-on-5 (28).- Finished fourth among NHLers in points (20-47-67).- Recorded the sixth-most even-strength goals (20) in the NHL.- Ranked second in the NHL in primary assists (34).- Finished first among NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:26).- Became the first Maple Leaf in franchise history to record 60 points in fewer than 50 games three times on April 28 at Montreal. |
| Auston Matthews | – Has recorded 19 points (12-7-19) in 25 career Stanley Cup playoff games.- Per NHL Stats, his 0.48 goal per game average in the postseason ranks second in franchise history behind Gordie Drillon (0.49 G/GP).- Captured the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring leader (41).- Led the NHL in even-strength goals (31), game-winning goals (12) and times scoring the first goal of the game (9).- Finished the season tied for fifth among NHLers in points (41-25-66).- Led the NHL in shots on goal (222).- Ranked second among Maple Leafs forwards who appeared in over 10 games in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (53.9%).- Became the first American born player to score 30 or more goals in each of his first five seasons on April 10 vs. Ottawa. |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Skated in all five of Toronto’s Stanley Cup qualifying round games vs. Columbus in 2020.- Started 34.8% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which was the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs skaters who appeared in over five games.- Averaged 7.87 shots per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which was seventh among Maple Leafs who appeared in at least five games. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Has skated in 59 career Stanley Cup playoff games, recording 22 points between Los Angeles (7-13-20; 50 GP) and Toronto (0-2-2; 9 GP), capturing the Stanley Cup in 2014 with the Kings.- Finished tied for 15th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (24).- Was tied for 10th among NHL defencemen and is seventh among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (2-22-24). – Was one of 10 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 90 hits (101) and 90 blocked shots (94). |
| Riley Nash | – Has registered eight points (2-6-8) in 32 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Boston (0-3-3; 15 GP) and Columbus (2-3-5; 17 GP).- Recorded seven points (2-5-7) in 37 games with Columbus prior to being acquired by Toronto on April 9.- Started 28.2% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone as a member of the Blue Jackets.- Averaged 1:05 per game in shorthanded ice time with Columbus. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Has recorded 16 points (3-13-16) in 25 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs.- Led the Maple Leafs and was 21st among NHLers in average time on ice (23:37).- Finished 15th among NHL defencemen in points (5-30-35).- Was tied for 10th among NHL defencemen in assists (30).- Tied for 15th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (15).- Became the sixth defenceman in franchise history to record 300 points with the club on April 13 vs. Calgary. |
| David Rittich | – Made his first and only appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs with Calgary in 2020.- Was 1-1-1 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage in four appearances with Toronto.- Had a 4-7-1 record with a 2.90 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage in 15 games with Calgary prior to being acquired by Toronto on April 11.- Won his first game as a Maple Leaf on April 29 vs. Vancouver. |
| Rasmus Sandin | – Can make his Stanley Cup playoff debut in 2021 with the Maple Leafs.- Recorded four assists in nine games with the Maple Leafs in 2020-21.- Had a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 52.4% this season. |
| Jason Spezza | – Has recorded 70 points (25 goals, 45 assists) in 85 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Ottawa (17-35-52; 56 GP), Dallas (8-10-18; 24 GP) and Toronto (0-0-0; 5 GP).- Had the highest points per 60 minutes rate (3.07) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs and the third highest rate among NHLers who appeared in at least 10 games this season.- Ranked eighth among NHLers who have appeared in at least 10 games with an assists per 60 minutes rate of 2.05 at 5-on-5.- Won 54.3% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which was the 15th highest percentage among NHLers who had taken at least 225 defensive zone draws (234). |
| John Tavares | – Has skated in 36 career Stanley Cup playoff games, recording 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) between the New York Islanders (11-11-22; 24 GP) and Toronto (4-4-8; 12 GP).- Was tied for 25th in the NHL in points (19-31-50) and tied for 16th in the NHL in even-strength points (13-25-38).- Had the seventh highest faceoff win percentage (55.3%) among NHLers who took at least 850 faceoffs (852).- Had an on-ice goals for percentage of 57.8% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which was 11th among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least five games.- Averaged 13.89 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which was fourth among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least five games. |
| Joe Thornton | – Has recorded 133 points (31 goals, 102 assists) in 179 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Boston (6-12-18; 35 GP) and San Jose (25-90-115; 144 GP), which ranks fourth among active NHLers in playoff points.- Had the highest 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least five games at 55.3%.- Averaged 1.52 points per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5 this season, which was tied for 13th among Toronto skaters.- Became the seventh player in NHL history to record 1,100 career assists on April 28 at Montreal.- Became the oldest player (41 years, 296 days) in franchise history to score a goal for the club on April 24 at Winnipeg, surpassing Allan Stanley (41 years, 252 days) who had held the mark since November 8, 1967 at Oakland. |
INJURY REPORT
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