CANADIENS-MAPLE LEAFS PREGAME NOTES

MONTREAL CANADIENS (24-19-9 โ€“ 57 Points) vs.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (33-13-6 โ€“ 72 Points)

MAY 6, 2021 โ–ช 7:00 PM EST

SCOTIABANK ARENA (TORONTO, ON) โ–ช
TV: TSN4 โ–ช RADIO: TSN 1050

MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL

ALL-TIME RECORD:305-344-88-18 (755 Games)
ALL-TIME at HOME:192-129-45-10 (376 Games)
2020-21:5-2-1
LAST FIVE:3-1-1
LAST 10:5-3-2

MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus MONTREAL

GAMES PLAYED:Jason Spezza (74), Joe Thornton (60), Nick Foligno (47)
GOALS:Jason Spezza (32), Auston Matthews (18), John Tavares (16)
ASSISTS:Jason Spezza (41), Joe Thornton (31), John Tavares (21)
POINTS:Jason Spezza (73), Joe Thornton (46), John Tavares (37)
PENALTY MINUTES:Zach Bogosian (59), Nick Foligno (58), Wayne Simmonds (54)

MAPLE LEAFS โ€“ CANADIENS TEAM STATS

 TORONTOMONTREAL
GOALS FOR (Rank):173 (t-7th)148 (17th)
GOALS AGAINST (Rank):       136 (8th)149 (14th)
POWER PLAY [%] (Rank):30/142 [21.1%] (13th)29/142 [20.4%] (16th)
PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank):102/133 [76.7%] (27th)127/162 [78.4%] (22nd)
SHOTS PER GAME (Rank):31.2 (7th)31.6 (6th)
SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank):28.1 (t-5th)28.1 (t-5th)
5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank):2272 (13th)2527 (2nd)
5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank):50.8% (11th)54.8% (2nd)
FACEOFF % (Rank):50.6% (12th)48.7 (24th)

MAPLE LEAFS โ€“ CANADIENS NOTES๎€

First Matchup between Clubs:Dec. 26, 1917 (Toronto Arenas 7, Montreal 5)
All-Time Record:305-344-88-18 (755 Games)
All-Time Record at Home:192-129-45-10 (376 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road:113-215-43-8 (379 Games)
Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road:April 7, 2021 (Toronto 3, Montreal 2)
  

MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS๎€

CATEGORYLEADER
GOALS39 (Matthews)
ASSISTS46 (Marner)
POINTS64 (Marner)
POWER PLAY POINTS14 (Marner)
SHORTHANDED POINTS(Marner)
PIMs49 (Bogosian)
SHOTS206 (Matthews)
FACEOFF WIN%55.8% (Spezza)
5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT %54.9% (Thornton)
BLOCKED SHOTS88 (Muzzin)
TAKEAWAYS48 (Marner)
HITS96 (Muzzin)
TOI PER GAME23:45 (Rielly)
PP TOI PER GAME3:13 (Matthews)
SH TOI PER GAME2:31 (Holl)

MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES

TJ Brodie– Averaging 19:09 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games.- Has the highest on-ice goals-for percentage (67.0%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen.- Tied for first among Maple Leafs in shifts per game (26.2).- Tied for 18th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (22). 
Adam Brooks– Has four goals and an assist in nine games with the Maple Leafs this season.- Averaging 2.08 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks sixth 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– Is 15-2-2 with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage this season.- Has the fifth-highest even-strength save percentage (.933) among goaltenders who have appeared in at least 10 games this season.- Is 3-1-2 in six career games against Montreal with a 1.81 goals-against average and a .940 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 registered four assists in five games with the Maple Leafs.- Averaging 1:49 per game in shorthanded ice time with Toronto since joining the club.- Averaging 12.86 hits per 60 minutes as a Maple Leaf, which is the highest rate among Toronto skaters who have 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– Averaging 2.13 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which is tied for sixth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averaging 12.17 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time as a Maple Leaf, which ranks 11th among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games. 
Justin Holl– Tied for 15th among right handed defencemen in the NHL in time on ice at 5-on-5 (17:52).- Tied for 20th among NHL right handed defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:52) with a shot attempt percentage of 51.5% when the score is within one goal. 
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. 
Alex Kerfoot– Seventh among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.7).- Has the 11th highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (1.64) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averaging 1:24 per game in shorthanded ice time, the highest mark of his career. 
Mitch Marner– Fourth among NHLers in assists (46).- Second in the NHL in assists at 5-on-5 (27).- Tied for fourth among NHLers in points (18-46-64).- Tied for seventh in the NHL in even-strength goals (18).- Second in the NHL in primary assists (33).- Tied for second among NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:26).- Has the seventh highest on-ice goals for percentage (63.4%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters.- 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– Leads the NHL in goals (39).- Leads the NHL in even-strength goals (29).- Has scored the first goal of the game on nine occasions, which leads the NHL.- Leads the NHL in game-winning goals (12).- Tied for sixth among NHLers in points (39-24-63).- Leads the NHL in shots on goal (206).- Second among Maple Leafs forwards who have appeared in over 10 games in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (53.6%).- 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– Has started 36.3% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averages 8.00 shots per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which ranks seventh among Maple Leafs who have appeared in at least five games.
Jake Muzzin– Ranks 13th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (24).- Tied for 23rd among NHL defencemen and is tied for eighth among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (2-16-18). – One of 11 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 85 hits (96) and 85 blocked shots (88). 
Morgan Rielly– Leads the Maple Leafs and is tied for 21st among NHLers in average time on ice (23:45).- Tied for 12th among NHL defencemen in points (5-29-34).- Tied for 10th among NHL defencemen in assists (29).- Tied for 14th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (14).- Became the sixth defenceman in franchise history to record 300 points with the club on April 13 vs. Calgary. 
David Rittich– Is 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. 
Jason Spezza– Has the highest points per 60 minutes rate (3.06) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs skaters who have appeared in over five games for the club.- Has won 53.8% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is the 17th highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 200 defensive zone draws (223). 
John Tavares– Tied for 27th in the NHL in points (17-29-46).- Tied for 22nd in the NHL in even-strength points (11-23-34).- Has the ninth highest faceoff win percentage (55.6%) among NHLers who have taken at least 775 faceoffs (789).- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 58.1% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which is 10th among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least five games.- Averages 13.80 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which is fifth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least five games.- Has recorded seven points (2-5-7) in eight games against the Canadiens 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 54.9%.- Averaging 1.54 points per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5 this season, which is 12th 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. 
  

CURRENT POINT STREAKS

Alex GalchenyukPoints (1-2-3) in three consecutive games.
Auston MatthewsGoals (5) in four consecutive games.
William NylanderAssists (2) in two consecutive games and points (2-3-5) in five consecutive games.
Morgan RiellyPoints (1-1-2) in two consecutive games.
Joe ThorntonPoints (2-4-6) in six consecutive games.
  

UPCOMING MILESTONES

Zach HymanOne assist from 100 NHL assists
Auston MatthewsThree goals from 200 NHL goals
John TavaresThree games from 200 games as a Maple Leaf
  

RECENT MILESTONES

Joe Thornton1,100th NHL assist (April 28 at Montreal)
  

INJURY REPORT๎€

Frederik Andersen (Lower Body)On Injured Reserve.
Zach Bogosian (Shoulder)Expected to miss four weeks.
Nick Foligno (Upper Body)Left Torontoโ€™s game on May 3 at MTL and did not return.
Justin Holl (Upper Body)Did not play on May 3 at MTL.
Zach Hyman (Knee)Expected to miss two weeks.
Riley Nash (Knee)On Injured Reserve.
 Man Games Lost: 137
  

NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS

May 5Signed forward Kirill Semyonov to a one-year entry level contract.
  

Anthony Edwards has historic 42-point night, but Grizzlies get win โ€” ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Ja Morant had 37 points and 10 assists to lead theย Grizzlies.

Anthony Edwards has historic 42-point night, but Grizzlies get win โ€” ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Jayson Tatum Has Been Fantastic For Celtics Since This Pivotal Moment โ€” NESN.com

For all the uninspired basketball the Boston Celtics have played this season, Jayson Tatum looks like heโ€™s found a will to win of late. The All-Star wing put together quite the month, reaching a new career-high in scoring to tie Larry Birdโ€™s single-game franchise record, compiling the best three-game stretch in Celtics history and earningย [โ€ฆ]

Jayson Tatum Has Been Fantastic For Celtics Since This Pivotal Moment โ€” NESN.com

BLUE JAYS SHUFFLE OFF TO BUFFALO ON JUNE 1

BLUE JAYS TO MOVE HOME LOCATION TO SAHLEN FIELD BEGINNING JUNE 1

Tickets go on sale for the first eight home games, beginning Thursday, May 13

The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that on June 1, its home location will move to Sahlen Field, home of the organizationโ€™s Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. The clubโ€™s goal has always been to return to play on home soil as soon as it is safe to do so and until then, the team will play its home games at Sahlen Field.

Please find the updated 2021 regular season schedule attached.

To prepare Sahlen Field for MLB regular season home games with fans under COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the Blue Jays and Bisons are undertaking a jointly funded renovation project, including the following upgrades that will be completed before June 1:

  • Moving the bullpens off the field to behind the outfield walls
  • New batting cages built beyond right field 
  • Resodding the outfield grass, completing a full field replacement that began with the infield in 2020
  • New weight room and renovated clubhouse facilities 
  • LED light bulb replacements plus two additional temporary lighting poles

The Blue Jays will host fans in a limited 24% capacity at Sahlen Field, in accordance with local and state guidelines. Tickets for the clubโ€™s first eight home games vs. the Miami Marlins (June 1 & 2), Houston Astros (June 4 to 6), and New York Yankees (June 15 to 17), go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 13 at 10 a.m. ET (bluejays.com/tickets). Tickets for the homestand beginning June 24 vs. the Baltimore Orioles will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. ET; subsequent homestand onsales will be announced at a later date.  

Ticket purchasers will receive a guide with additional Sahlen Field health and safety protocols (available at bluejays.com/healthandsafety), including, but not limited to:

  • Tickets sold in pods of up to four seats, spaced a minimum of six feet apart
  • Fans aged three years and older must present proof of full vaccination (received at least 14 days prior to the day of the game) or a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of the day of the game or a rapid antigen test taken within six hours of the gameโ€™s scheduled start time); complete information on documentation and timing for proof of testing and vaccination available at bluejays.com/healthandsafety
  • Mobile ticketing only to limit fan touchpoints; the ticket purchaser for the seating pod must transfer individual tickets to each guest in their seating pod for gate entry
  • Symptom screening and temperature check prior to entry
  • Face coverings required at all times for fans aged two years and older, except when actively eating or drinking in their designated seats

The Blue Jays played the majority of its 2020 regular season home games at Sahlen Field, finishing 17-9 at home. The club extends its sincere thanks to Bob and Mindy Rich and the Buffalo Bisons organization; the City of Buffalo, Erie County, and New York State officials; and Buffalo-area fans who have welcomed Blue Jays and Bisons players to Sahlen Field for nearly a decade. The team is excited to return to the site of its strong 2020 campaign, this time with in-person cheers from Buffalo-area fans.

We want to thank Canadians for everything they have done to combat COVID-19 in our communities. Blue Jays fans should continue to follow the latest local public health guidelines, including non-essential travel outside of Canada; through these efforts, we can hope for the day we reunite with our fans on home soil.

โ€“ BLUE JAYS โ€“


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MARLIES 4, LAVAL 3 (OT)

TORONTO MARLIES (11-13-0-1 โ€“ 23 Points) vs.
LAVAL ROCKET (22-5-2-1 โ€“ 47 Points)
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021

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TORONTO01214
LAVAL00303
TRANSCRIPTSGAME SUMMARYGAME SHEETPHOTOSSCRUMS

SCORING SUMMARY

Toronto: J. McKenna (4) (C. Rosรฉn, R. Chartier), N. Hoefenmayer (1) (J. McKenna), M. Marincin (1) (N. Robertson, M. Kokkonen), N. Petan (6) (A. Suomela, T. Kivihalme)
Goaltender: J. Woll (57/60)

Laval: X. Ouellet (3) (L. Vejdemo), Y. Veilleux (10) (C. Schueneman, L. Hawel), Y. Veilleux (11) (L. Dauphin, J. Lucchini)
GoaltenderM. McNiven (30/34)

ON THE SCORESHEET

  • Jeremy McKenna opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal at 1:04 of the second period. This was McKennaโ€™s first shorthanded AHL goal. McKenna has nine points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 18 games this season
  • Noel Hoefenmayer scored at 10:35 of the third period. This was his first AHL goal. Hoefenmayer has three points (1 goal, 2 assists) through 12 games this season.
  • Martin Marincin scored at 16:47 of the third period. This was Marincinโ€™s first goal with the Marlies this season. He has three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in eight games.
  • Nic Petan scored the game-winning goal at 4:49 of overtime. This was his first game-winning goal this season. Petan has 14 points (6 goals, 8 assists) in 11 games with the Marlies.
  • Calle Rosรฉn recorded the primary assist on McKennaโ€™s shorthanded second period goal. He has 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 22 games.
  • Rourke Chartier registered the secondary assist on McKennaโ€™s shorthanded second period goal. This was his 80th AHL career point. Chartier has six points (1 goal, 5 assists) through 24 games.
  • Nick Robertson had the primary assist on Marincinโ€™s third period goal. Robertson has assists (3) in three consecutive games and 13 points (3 goals, 10 assists) through 17 games this season.
  • Mikko Kokkonen picked up the secondary assist on Marincinโ€™s third period goal. This was his first career AHL point.
  • Antti Suomela recorded the primary assist on Petanโ€™s game-winner. This was Suomelaโ€™s first point with the Marlies. He has seven points (1 goal, 6 assists) through 12 games this season.
  • Teem Kivihalme collected the secondary assist on Petanโ€™s overtime goal.
  • Joseph Woll stopped 57 of the 60 shots he face he faced. He is now 5-5-0 on the season with a 3.42 goals against average and a 0.892 save percentage.

OF NOTEโ€ฆ

  • Joseph Woll set a franchise record for most saves (57) in a game. The record was previously held by Justin Pogge with 49 saves against Grand Rapids on Oct. 27, 2006.
  • Wollalso set a franchise record for most saves in a single period (27). The record was previously held by Adam Munro with 22 saves against Abbotsford on Oct. 21, 2009.
  • Toronto went 2-for-2 on the penalty kill and 0-for-2 on the power play.
  • Laval had a 60-34 edge in shots in all situations. Kalle Kossila led the Marlies with five shots on goal.
  • The Marlies are 11-13-0-1 against Canadian Division opponents and are 2-2-0-1 against the Rocket.

RECORD WHENโ€ฆ

Scoring first                                        11-6-4-0
Tied after 1                                          4-5-0-0
Leading after 2                                    8-0-0-0
Outshot by opponent                          5-5-0-1
Tuesday                                               3-0-0-0

REGULAR SEASON LEADERS

Goals                                       9 (Gaudet)
Assists                                    12 (Agostino)
Points                                      20 (Agostino)
PPG                                          2 (Agostino, Brazeau, Kossila)
Shots                                       62 (Agostino)
+/-                                            +8 (Kossila)
PIMS                                        48 (Clune)

POSTGAME QUOTES

HEAD COACH GREG MOORE

On the response from his team:
It was really impressive seeing the team come together. Rich sticking up for the team in the first period. It brought a lot of energy, just setting a tone for the group and an expectation. Then the third period, it was just more of that and how hard guys competed and battled and found ways to come back in this game.

On Joseph Woll:
He was phenomenal tonight. Heโ€™s done a lot of good work this season. Sometimes he doesnโ€™t get the results he deserves with some of our play in front of him. Itโ€™s game like that where you see how much heโ€™s grown in a year and he should feel really good about that effort. He gave us a chance to win. You could tell itโ€™s building a lot of confidence for him.

JOSEPH WOLL (57 SAVES)

On facing 60 shots:
It definitely makes it more fun. Being a goalie is a good mix of standing around and being in the action. Itโ€™s a lot more fun when youโ€™re in the action. A little bit in the second, it felt a little long. Just a lot of shots but it was good. Iโ€™m pretty pumped that we won that one.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

May 2               Riley McCourt (D) โ€“ Loaned to Wichita (ECHL)
May 1               
Veini Vehvilรคinen (G) โ€“ Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL)
May 1               Martin Marincin (D) 
โ€“ Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL)
           
UPCOMING GAMES:
*All times Eastern Standard Time

Thursday, May 6 vs. Manitoba โ€“ 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 vs. Manitoba โ€“ 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 vs. Manitoba โ€“ 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11 vs. Laval โ€“ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12 vs. Laval โ€“ 3:00 p.m.

For Marlies notes, transcripts and media guides, please visit the Toronto Marlies Press Box.

LEAFS SIGN SEMYONOV

MAPLE LEAFS SIGN KIRILL SEMYONOV TO ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACT

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Kirill Semyonov to a one year entry-level contract for the 2021-22 season.

Semyonov, 26, skated in 60 games for Avangard Omsk (KHL) in 2020-21, registering 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) while adding nine points (four goals, five assists) in 23 playoff games, capturing the Gagarin Cup. In 377 regular season KHL games, the Omsk, Russia native has recorded 169 points (70 goals, 99 assists) and 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 65 playoff games. Semyonov was selected to represent Omsk in the 2019 All-Star Game.

Belt crushes grand slam, Posey homers in SF Giantsโ€™ biggest inning since 2008 โ€” Red Bluff Daily News

For as good as the Giantsโ€™ offense was last year, one of the lineupโ€™s biggest weaknesses was producing runs in doubleheader games. In their first doubleheader matchup of the 2021 season, the Giants wasted little time giving their pitching staff a little breathing room. 480 moreย words

Belt crushes grand slam, Posey homers in SF Giantsโ€™ biggest inning since 2008 โ€” Red Bluff Daily News

Behind the numbers of Steph Curryโ€™s Western Conference Player of the Month honor โ€” Santa Cruz Sentinel

Steph Curry set several NBA records on his way to being named the Player of the Month forย April.

Behind the numbers of Steph Curryโ€™s Western Conference Player of the Month honor โ€” Santa Cruz Sentinel

Scott Brooks: Russell Westbrook will go down as second-best point guard in NBA history โ€” ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Russell Westbrook wants more credit for his triple-doubles. Wizards coach Scott Brooks was happy toย oblige.

Scott Brooks: Russell Westbrook will go down as second-best point guard in NBA history โ€” ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Davis Scores 25 As Short-Handed Lakers Defeat Nuggets 93-89 โ€” CBS Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) โ€” Anthony Davis scored 25 points and had key plays on both ends of the floor in the final minute as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets Monday night. 502 moreย words

Davis Scores 25 As Short-Handed Lakers Defeat Nuggets 93-89 โ€” CBS Los Angeles

A’S 5, BLUE JAYS 4

โ€ข The Blue Jays had their season-high three-game winning streak
snappedโ€ฆare now 7-9 on the road compared to 7-4 at home.
โ€ข Steven Matz allowed five runs on seven hits in 5.0 innings for
the lossโ€ฆhas now taken the loss in each of his last two games
(11.42 ERA) after picking up the win in each of his first four
starts (2.31 ERA).
โ€ข Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 and has now reached base
safely in 26 of the Blue Jays 27 gamesโ€ฆhas reached base a Major League leading 57 times.
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