MONTREAL CANADIENS (3-3) vs.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (3-3)
MAY 31, 2021 ▪ 7:00 PM EST
SCOTIABANK ARENA (TORONTO, ON) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL
ALL-TIME RECORD: 307-344-88-18
ALL-TIME at HOME: 194-129-45-10
ALL-TIME on the ROAD: 113-215-43-8
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SERIES RECORD: 7-8
ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD: 32-45
2020-21: 7-2-1
THE SERIES SO FAR
GAME SIX – MAY 29, 2021: Montreal 3 vs. Toronto 2 OT
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
Toronto Goals: Spezza, Brodie
Montreal Goals: Perry, Toffoli, Kotkaniemi
TOR PP: 0/4; MTL PP: 2/4
Shots: 43-31 Toronto; Hits: 44-27 Montreal; Faceoff %: 52% Toronto
GAME FIVE – MAY 27, 2021: Montreal 4 vs. Toronto 3 OT
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
Toronto Goals: Hyman, Muzzin (2)
Montreal Goals: Armia (2), Kotkaniemi, Suzuki
TOR PP: 0/1; MTL PP: 0/1
Shots: 35-30 Toronto; Hits: 44-38 Montreal; Faceoff %: 52% Montreal
GAME FOUR – MAY 25, 2021: Toronto 4 vs. Montreal 0
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
Toronto Goals: Nylander, Spezza, Thornton, Galchenyuk
Montreal Goals: N/A
TOR PP: 1/2; MTL PP: 0/4
Shots: 32-28 Montreal; Hits: 40-16 Montreal; Faceoff %: 56% Montreal
GAME THREE – MAY 24, 2021: Toronto 2 vs. Montreal 1
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
Toronto Goals: Nylander, Rielly
Montreal Goals: Suzuki
TOR PP: 0/4; MTL PP: 0/3
Shots: 29-29 Tied; Hits: 37-28 Montreal; Faceoff %: 50% Tied
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 | 4 (Nylander) | BLOCKED SHOTS | 13 (Rielly) |
| ASSISTS | 5 (Kerfoot) | TAKEAWAYS | 13 (Matthews) |
| POINTS | 7 (Nylander) | HITS | 22 (Matthews) |
| SHOTS | 32 (Matthews) | TOI PER GAME | 25:44 (Rielly) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 68.8% (Foligno) | PP TOI PER GAME | 4:45 (Matthews) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 66.3% (Engvall) | SH TOI PER GAME | 2:58 (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 (184), Jason Spezza (90), Jake Muzzin (64)
POINTS: Joe Thornton (134), Jason Spezza (73), John Tavares (30)
GOALS: Joe Thornton (32), Jason Spezza (27), John Tavares (15)
ASSISTS: Joe Thornton (102), Jason Spezza (47), Mitch Marner (20)
PENALTY MINUTES: Joe Thornton (134), 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 261-287-4 in 552 franchise playoff games. |
| Game Sevens | – The Maple Leafs have an all-time record of 12-12 in game sevens.- Toronto is 7-1 on home ice when playing in a game seven. |
| 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 | – Averaging 2:12 per game in shorthanded ice time through six games this series.- Has recorded five assists in 26 playoff games.- Captured the Stanley Cup in 2020 with the Lightning. |
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 20:23 in even-strength ice time per game through six games, which ranks second among Toronto skaters. – Scored his first playoff goal as a Maple Leaf on May 29 at Montreal.- Recorded his first postseason point as a Maple Leaf with an assist on May 24 at Montreal.- Has appeared in 35 career Stanley Cup playoff games and recorded 16 points (4-12-16). |
| Jack Campbell | – Is 3-3 with a 1.77 goals-against average and a .937 save percentage in the postseason. – Had his first playoff shutout on May 25 at Montreal.- Earned his first career win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Was 17-3-2 with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage this season. |
| Pierre Engvall | – Leads the Maple Leafs in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (63.3%) through three appearances in the postseason.- Recorded his first postseason point with an assist on May 29 at Montreal.- Has recorded an assist in nine career Stanley Cup playoff games for the Maple Leafs. |
| Nick Foligno | – Averaging 15:00 per game in ice time and 1:59 in shorthanded ice time through three appearances in the postseason.- Has recorded 23 points (9-14-23) in 54 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Alex Galchenyuk | – Tied for third among Toronto skaters in points with four (1-3-4) in five games played.- Established a new postseason single-game career-high for points with a goal and two assists on May 25 at Montreal.- Has registered 17 points (5-12-17) in 37 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Justin Holl | – Third among Maple Leafs in blocked shots (10) through six games of the series.- Has started 48.6 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone through six games, the second lowest mark among Toronto defencemen.- Recorded his first career playoff point with an assist on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Has recorded an assist in 11 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Zach Hyman | – Ranks fourth among Maple Leafs in time on ice per game (23:12) through six games of the series.- Ranks second among Maple Leafs in hits (21) this postseason.- Has recorded 13 points (5-8-13) in 31 career playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Leads the Maple Leafs in assists (5) and is second among Maple Leafs in points (1-5-6) through six postseason games.- Averaging 2:10 per game in shorthanded ice time, which is second among Toronto forwards.- Scored his first playoff goal as a Maple Leaf on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Has recorded 14 points (3-11-14) in 29 career playoff games. |
| Mitch Marner | – Has four assists through six games of the series.- Leads Maple Leafs forwards in average time on ice (24:52) through six games in this series. – Fourth among Toronto skaters in shots on goal (17) this series.- Has recorded 25 points (5-20-25) in 31 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in even-strength ice time per game (18:58) through six games.- Third among postseason skaters in shots per game (5.3).- Leads postseason skaters in takeaways (13).- Leads Toronto skaters in hits (22).- Has recorded 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 31 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Averaging 13:38 per game in ice time and 1:28 per game in shorthanded ice time through six games.- Has started 37.5 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, the second lowest mark among Maple Leafs skaters.- Has skated in 11 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Leads the Maple Leafs in shorthanded time on ice per game through five games (2:58). – Had his first career postseason multi-goal game on May 27 vs. Montreal.- Has recorded 25 points (9-16-25) in 65 career Stanley Cup playoff games.- Captured the Stanley Cup in 2014 with the Kings. |
| Riley Nash | – Has started 11.1 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, the lowest mark among Toronto skaters.- Averaging 2:39 per game in shorthanded ice time per game, the highest mark among Maple Leafs forwards. – 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 (4) and points (4-3-7) through six games of the series.- Averaging 17:43 per game in ice time, including 3:27 per game in power play ice time.- Tied for second among Toronto skaters in shots on goal (19).- Has recorded 22 points (9-13-22) in 31 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Tied for seventh among Maple Leafs in points (1-2-3) through six games of the postseason.- Leads Maple Leafs skaters in average time on ice (25:44) through six games.- Scored his first career game-winning goal in the postseason on May 24 at Montreal.- Has recorded 19 points (4-15-19) in 31 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Rasmus Sandin | – Averaging 11:59 per game in ice time and 3:26 per game on the power play. – Scored his first career goal in the Stanley Cup playoffs on May 22 vs. Montreal.- Has recorded a goal in four career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Wayne Simmonds | – Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 58.4 percent through six games of the series, which ranks third among Toronto skaters. – Has nine shots through six games of the series.- Registered his first postseason point as a Maple Leaf on May 27 vs. Montreal.- Has recorded 22 points (8-14-22) in 50 career playoff appearances. |
| Jason Spezza | – Second among Maple Leafs in goals (3) and tied for third among Maple Leafs in points (3-1-4).- Has won 58.3 percent of his offensive zone faceoffs through six games.- Has recorded 74 points (28 goals, 46 assists) in 91 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
| Joe Thornton | – Became the oldest player in franchise history to record a goal and a point in the postseason with his goal on May 25 at Montreal.- Has recorded 134 points (32 goals, 102 assists) in 185 career Stanley Cup playoff games. |
INJURY REPORT
| Jake Muzzin (Lower Body) | Left Toronto’s game on May 29 at Montreal and did not return. |
| 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 