TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (1-1) vs.
MONTREAL CANADIENS (1-1)
MAY 24, 2021 ▪ 7:00 PM EST
BELL CENTRE (MONTREAL, QC) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL
ALL-TIME RECORD: 307-344-88-18
ALL-TIME on the ROAD: 113-215-43-8
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SERIES RECORD: 7-8
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD: 30-43
2020-21: 7-2-1
THE SERIES SO FAR
GAME TWO – MAY 22, 2021: Toronto 5 vs. Montreal 1
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
Toronto Goals: Spezza, Matthews, Sandin,Nylander, Kerfoot
Montreal Goals: Kotkaniemi
TOR PP: 2/6; MTL PP: 0/1
Shots: 34-23 Toronto; Hits: 44-36 Montreal; Faceoff %: 66% Toronto
GAME ONE – MAY 20, 2021: Montreal 2 vs. Toronto 1
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
Toronto Goals: Nylander
Montreal Goals: Anderson, Byron
TOR PP: 0/4; MTL PP: 0/5
Shots: 36-30 Toronto; Hits: 55-27 Montreal; Faceoff %: 56% Montreal
MAPLE LEAFS SERIES LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER | CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 2 (Nylander) | BLOCKED SHOTS | 5 (Holl) |
| ASSISTS | 2 (Marner, Matthews, Rielly) | TAKEAWAYS | 6 (Matthews) |
| POINTS | 3 (Matthews, Nylander) | HITS | 9 (Hyman, Matthews) |
| SHOTS | 12 (Matthews) | TOI PER GAME | 25:07 (Marner) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 83.3% (Thornton) | PP TOI PER GAME | 6:18 (Matthews) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 80.0% (Engvall) | SH TOI PER GAME | 3:36 (Muzzin) |
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 (181), Jason Spezza (87), Jake Muzzin (91)
POINTS: Joe Thornton (133), Jason Spezza (71), John Tavares (30)
GOALS: Joe Thornton (31), Jason Spezza (26), John Tavares (15)
ASSISTS: Joe Thornton (102), Jason Spezza (45), Mitch Marner (18)
PENALTY MINUTES: Joe Thornton (132), Wayne Simmonds (108), Nick Foligno (45)
| 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 259-285-4 in 548 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 allowed 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). |
| 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. |
| Zach Bogosian | – Recorded his first playoff point as a Maple Leaf with an assist on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Averaging 2:26 per game in shorthanded ice time through two games this series.- Has recorded five assists in 22 playoff games.- Captured the Stanley Cup in 2020 with the Lightning. |
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 17:12 in even-strength ice time per game through two games, which ranks second among Toronto skaters. – Tied for second among Maple Leafs in blocked shots (4).- Has appeared in 32 career Stanley Cup playoff games and recorded 15 points (4-11-15). |
| Jack Campbell | – Earned his first career win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Is 1-1 with a 1.53 goals-against average and a .943 save percentage in the postseason. – Was 17-3-2 with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage this season. |
| Pierre Engvall | – Played in his first game of the 2021 postseason on May 22 vs. Montreal and a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 80 percent in 11:08 of ice time.- Has skated in five Stanley Cup playoff games for the Maple Leafs. |
| Nick Foligno | – Won 81.3 percent (13 won, 3 lost) of his faceoffs in Game Two of the series, playing 13:24 in ice time and recording six shot attempts.- Has recorded 23 points (9-14-23) in 53 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Alex Galchenyuk | – Played 11:46 in his first appearance of the 2021 postseason.- Has registered 13 points (4-9-13) in 33 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Justin Holl | – Recorded his first career playoff point with an assist on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Has been on the ice for a team-high three goals for at even-strength through two games of the series.- Has recorded an assist in seven career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Zach Hyman | – Ranks second among Maple Leafs in time on ice per game (23:22) through two games of the series.- Recorded five shot attempts and five hits in Game Two against Montreal.- Has recorded 12 points (4-8-12) in 27 career playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Averaging 2:29 per game in shorthanded ice time, which leads Toronto forwards who have appeared in both games of the series.- Scored his first playoff goal as a Maple Leaf on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Has recorded nine points (3-6-9) in 25 career playoff games. |
| Mitch Marner | – Had his fourth career multi-assist and seventh career multi-point playoff performance on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Leads the Maple Leafs in average time on ice (25:07) through two games in this series. – Has recorded 23 points (5-18-23) in 27 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Auston Matthews | – Tied his single-game career-highs for assists (2) and points (1-2-3) in a postseason game on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Leads Maple Leafs forwards in even-strength ice time per game (16:58) through two games.- Leads postseason skaters in shots per game (6.0).- Tied for second among postseason skaters in takeaways (6).- Has recorded 22 points (13-9-22) in 27 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Averaging 12:15 per game in ice time and 1:26 per game in shorthanded ice time through two games- Has skated in seven career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Leads the Maple Leafs in shorthanded time on ice per game through two games. – Has recorded 22 points (7-15-22) in 61 career Stanley Cup playoff games.- Captured the Stanley Cup in 2014 with the Kings. |
| Riley Nash | – Skated in his first game as a Maple Leaf in Game One of the series on May 20 vs. Montreal.- Has registered eight points (2-6-8) in 33 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| William Nylander | – Leads the Maple Leafs in goals (2) and is tied for the team lead in points (2-1-3) through two games of the series.- Averaging 16:40 per game in ice time, including 4:26 per game in power play ice time.- Has recorded 18 points (7-11-18) in 27 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Has a pair of assists through two games in the series.- Leads Maple Leafs defencemen in average time on ice (23:07) through two games.- Has recorded 17 points (3-14-17) in 26 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Rasmus Sandin | – Scored his first career goal in the Stanley Cup playoffs on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Averaging 14:49 per game in ice time and 4:53 per game on the power play. – Has recorded a goal in two career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Wayne Simmonds | – Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 59.4 percent through two games of the series, which ranks ninth among Toronto skaters. – Has recorded 21 points (8-13-21) in 46 career playoff appearances. |
| Jason Spezza | – Scored his first goal of the postseason on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Ranks fourth among Maple Leafs in faceoffs taken (19), winning 52.6 percent of his draws thus far. – Has recorded 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists) in 87 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Joe Thornton | – Has a hits per 60 minutes rate of 10.55, which ranks fifth among Toronto skaters.- Has won 83 percent of his faceoffs through two games of the series.- Has recorded 133 points (31 goals, 102 assists) in 181 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
INJURY REPORT
| John Tavares (Concussion) | Out indefinitely. |
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) |
The view from left field 