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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (16-6-1 – 33 Points) at ANAHEIM DUCKS (11-8-3 – 25 Points) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021 1 2 3 FINAL TORONTO 0 2 3 5 ANAHEIM 0 0 1 1
ON THE SCORESHEET
Auston Matthews scored for Toronto at 7:48 of the second period. Matthews recorded his 10th goal of the season. Matthews has scored in three consecutive games (3G).
Michael Bunting scored for the Maple Leafs at 11:03 of the second period. Bunting registered his sixth goal of the season. Bunting also posted the secondary assist on Matthews’ goal, marking his second multi-point game of the season. Bunting has recorded six points (2G, 4A) through the last four games.
Alexander Kerfoot scored for Toronto at 0:13 of the third period. Kerfoot recorded his fourth goal of the season. Kerfoot also registered the primary assist on Nylander’s goal. Kerfoot posted his 10th assist of the season and his fourth multi-point game of the season.
William Nylander scored on Anaheim’s empty net at 16:53 of the third period. Nylander recorded his ninth goal of the season. Nylander also registered the primary assist on Kerfoot’s goal. Nylander posted his 12th assist of the season and his sixth multi-point game of the season. Nylander has registered five points (2G, 3A) through the last three games.
Wayne Simmonds scored for Toronto at 17:08 of the third period. Simmonds has scored in back-to-back games (2G).
TJ Brodie posted the primary assist on Matthews’ goal. Brodie recorded his fourth assist of the season.
Mitch Marner registered the primary assist on Bunting’s goal. Marner recorded his 13th assist of the season. Marner has posted an assist in back-to-back games (2A).
Jake Muzzin posted the secondary assist on Bunting’s goal. Muzzin registered his sixth assist of the season.
John Tavares registered the secondary assist on both Kerfoot’s goal and Nylander’s goal. Tavares has recorded 12 assists this season and has posted five points through the last three games (1G, 4A).
Pierre Engvall posted the primary assist on Simmonds’ goal. Engvall recorded his fifth assist of the season.
Jack Campbell stopped 38 of 39 shots he faced in tonight’s victory. Campbell is currently tied for first in the league with 12 wins this season. SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets) 1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL TORONTO 10 (10) 10 (10) 11 (8) 31 (28) ANAHEIM 14 (14) 6 (5) 19 (16) 39 (35) SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets) 1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL TORONTO 14 (14) 18 (18) 21 (17) 53 (49) ANAHEIM 20 (20) 14 (13) 24 (20) 58 (53) ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Maple Leafs are 7-3-0 on the road this season.
Toronto’s all-time record is 29-12-5-1 in 47 games against the Anaheim Ducks and 12-9-1-0 in 22 games played in Anaheim.
Toronto is 7-2-0 against the Western Conference this season and 5-2-0 against the Pacific Division this season. MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS Shots 5 (Rielly) Shot Attempts 7 (Tavares) Faceoff Wins 7 (Matthews) Faceoff Win Percentage 58% (Matthews – 7 won, 5 lost) Hits 4 (Clifford) Blocked Shots 2 (Holl, Muzzin, Dermott) Takeaways 4 (Matthews) TOI 22:17 (Rielly) Power Play TOI 1:23 (Matthews, Rielly) Shorthanded TOI 1:30 (Kämpf) Shifts 24 (Rielly, Brodie) 5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage 68.97% (Marner – 20 for, 9 against) RECORD WHEN…
The Maple Leafs were 0-for-1 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill tonight.
Toronto is 11-1-0 when scoring the first goal of the game.
The Maple Leafs are 6-2-0 when tied after one period and 12-0-0 when leading after two periods.
Toronto is 6-3-0 when outshot by their opponent.
The Maple Leafs are 2-0-0 in Sunday games. OF NOTE…
Per NHL PR, with the Maple Leafs earning their 12th win of the month, the club ties the NHL record for most wins in a single November (also CHI: 12-2-1 in 2013-14, BOS: 12-0-1 in 2011-12, VAN: 12- 1-0 in 2002-03, PHI: 12-2-0 in 1985-86, NYI: 12-1-2 in 1980-81, MTL: 12-2-1 in 1975-76 & BUF: 12-1- 3 in 1974-75).
Per NHL PR, with Toronto earning their seventh consecutive road win, the club ties the franchise record for longest road winning streak (7 GP in 2002-03, 1960-61 & 1940-41).
Jason Spezza appeared in his 1200th career NHL game. Per NHL PR, he is the seventh active player to reach the milestone.
Kyle Clifford made his season debut with the Maple Leafs.
Per NHL PR, Auston Matthews scored his 37th career game-opening goal. He surpassed Phil Kessel and Busher Jackson (both w/ 36) and moved into a tie for 10th place on the franchise’s all-time list with Sid Smith.
Morgan Rielly recorded five shots during tonight’s game, tying his single-game season-high.
Rasmus Sandin was on the ice for a team-high 21 Toronto shot attempts-for at 5-on-5.
Mitch Marner finished the game with a team-high 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 68.97 percent (20 for, 9 against). UPCOMING GAMES: Dec. 1 Leafs vs. Colorado Scotiabank Arena 7:30 pm ET Dec. 4 Leafs at Minnesota Xcel Energy Center 7:00 pm ET Dec. 5 Leafs at Winnipeg Canada Life Centre 8:00 pm ET Dec. 7 Leafs vs. Columbus Scotiabank Arena 7:00 pm ET Dec. 9 Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Scotiabank Arena 7:00 pm ET Dec. 11 Leafs vs. Chicago Scotiabank Arena 7:00 pm ET 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. For Maple Leafs notes, transcripts, audio clips and media guides, please visit MapleLeafs.com/pressbox. POSTGAME QUOTES: HEAD COACH SHELDON KEEFE On what he saw from the group today that allowed the team to finish this road trip strong: Sheldon Keefe: “I thought we regrouped after the first period. I thought Anaheim was definitely the better team in that first period. We were able to regroup and find our game in the second. They really in the first period made it hard for us to get to the neutral zone, harder to sustain that in a second period setting and that allowed us to really get our legs going. So that was a good period for us obviously, we got a lead again. Jack Campbell was great all the way throughout. We gave up certainly a lot more volume than we would have liked but I thought we defended pretty well tonight and kept things to the perimeter and limited rebound opportunities and such. Just a good team effort all the way through. Great road trip for us, this is a challenging game here to get through at the end of a long road trip, but the guys dug in and got a win and let us go home with a nice clean trip here. Really proud of the group. AUSTON MATTHEWS On the teams recent run of success: Auston Matthews: “It feels great. We’re rolling. It seems like we’re just getting consistent play out of all four lines. Our goaltending has been amazing, whether it’s Woller, obviously Soup has been unbelievable for us all year. I can’t say enough good things about him. I think just all throughout our lineup we’re getting what we need from everybody and it’s been a full team effort every single night.” On whether it’s a mindset or the way it worked out that his three goals this road trip were scored from close to the net: Auston Matthews: “I think a little bit of both. I like to think I can score from different areas. Just try to get to the net. Obviously, that’s usually where goals are scored a big percentage of the time. A lot of times when it’s not going in from outside you just have to get to the net. I was fortunate to get a couple good bounces, a couple good tips and be able to cash in on some plays.” MICHAEL BUNTING On the teams recent run of success: Michael Bunting: “It’s fun to be apart of obviously when you’re winning hockey games. The mood in the room is upbeat everyone is happy so it’s really fun to be a part of. It was a great road trip for us, and we have to head home and face a good team in Colorado so enjoy tonight and look forward to that game on Wednesday.” On the team’s confidence level: Michael Bunting: “I think the confidence level is good. Everyone is contributing now. Guys are getting on the scoresheet and guys are playing their game and it showed tonight and it showed all road trip so I think everyone is having fun.” JACK CAMPBELL On the teams recent run of success: Jack Campbell: “Yeah the boys are having a blast out there, we’re working hard and executing the game plan. We’re just enjoying it and trying to get better.” On what impresses him about the team in front of him: Jack Campbell: “They’re just going above and beyond. Everyone is doing what the game plan is and sacrificing their bodies and just committing to their rolls and playing super hard for 60 plus minutes, if it takes more, they keep it going. Just really proud of the effort out there.” ALEXANDER KERFOOT On the teams recent run of success: Alexander Kerfoot: “Yeah, it’s a lot of fun, I mean anytime you’re winning in good stretches like this it’s a lot of fun. There’s lots of energy coming to the rink everyday and we’re playing good hockey so we’ve just got to keep it up. We’ve talked all year about consistent and it’s a long haul the 82-game season so trying to not get to high but also enjoying the good run we’re on right now. On if anything feels different to last year’s regular season success: Alexander Kerfoot: “I don’t know. Anytime you’re winning games it feels good and I think during the regular season last year we had good stretches and were playing really good hockey then as well so it’s tough to say. Defensively we’ve been really solid all year long this year and that has kind of allowed us to be in most games and obviously Soupy has been unbelievable so it doesn’t really feel a ton different I don’t think. I think we were playing good hockey last season as well but it’s good to keep the momentum going.
FINAL SCORE: BOSTON CELTICS 109, TORONTO RAPTORS 97
DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2021ATTENDANCE: 19,800 (Sellout)
FINAL SCORE
RECORD
HIGH POINTS
HIGH REBOUNDS
HIGH ASSISTS
Boston
109
11-10
Smart – 21
Horford – 11
Tatum – 10
Toronto
97
9-12
VanVleet – 27
Achiuwa – 9
Siakam – 5
KEY RUN
Boston went on a 14-2 run early in the fourth quarter to extend its lead to 13 points with 6:21 left in the game – its largest lead of the night … The Celtics led by at least nine the rest of the way.
KEY STAT
The Celtics outrebounded Toronto 53-44 in the win and improved to 10-3 when grabbing more (or same) rebounds than their opponents … Boston entered tonight ranked fourth in the NBA in rebounds (47.0) … Al Horford grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds, while Enes Kanter tied a season best with 10 boards.
RAPTORS NOTES:
With the loss, Toronto falls to 9-12 this season and 2-7 at home … The Raptors will continue a season-long seven- game homestand (Nov. 28 – Dec. 13) Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies … Toronto won the first meeting between the two teams last week 126-113 in Memphis.
Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 27 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3PT, 6-7 FT), and added six rebounds, in 40 minutes in the loss … VanVleet has now scored 20+ points in three consecutive games (Nov. 24-28), shooting .529 (27-for-51) from the field during this stretch.
Scottie Barnes finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes … Barnes has scored 20+ points five times this season.
Pascal Siakam tallied 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 38 minutes … Siakam has scored 17+ points in five straight games (Nov. 19-28).
Toronto committed just 11 turnovers compared to 18 by the Celtics … Toronto has committed fewer (or same) turnovers than its opponent in 17-of-21 games this season.
CELTICS NOTES:
With the win Boston improves to 11-10, including 6-6 on the road … Tonight’s victory marked the Celtics’ fourth-straight win against the Raptors on the road … Boston will return home to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
Al Horford finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes for his team-leading eighth double-double of the season … Horford recorded one double-double in 28 games with OKC last year.
Jayson Tatum recorded eight points, seven rebounds and a season-high 10 assists in the win … This marks just the fourth time that Tatum has finished with 10+ assists in his career.
Josh Richardson tied a season-high with 18 points in 27 minutes off the bench … He has now scored 15+ points in four games this season.
Klay Thompson and James Wiseman are taking their injury rehabilitation projects south to Santa Cruz. The Warriors assigned both players to their G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, on Sunday afternoon. Thompson, who is returning from a torn left ACL (June 2019) and a torn right Achilles tendon (November 2020) has been a full…
2021-22 Matchups vs. Anaheim: First of Two 2020-21 Record vs. Anaheim: N/A Next Game vs. Anaheim: Wednesday, January 26 vs. Anaheim Toronto Season Record: 15-6-1 Toronto Road Record: 6-3-0 TV: TSN4 RADIO: Sportsnet 590
RECENT TRANSACTIONS November 23, 2021 Forward Joey Anderson has been loaned the Toronto Marlies (AHL) November 23, 2021 Forward Kyle Clifford has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Score: Toronto 4 at San Jose 1
LAST GAME Date: Friday, November 26, 2021 TOR Goals: Nylander, Simmonds, Matthews, Tavares SJS Goals: Bonino TOR Goaltender: Woll, 34/35, .971 SV% SJS Goaltender: Reimer, 13/17, .765 SV%, Hill 16/16, 1.000 SV% TOR Power Play: 1-for-2 TOR Penalty Kill: 3-for-3
NEXT GAME Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Opponent: vs. Colorado Avalanche Broadcast Information: Sportsnet (TV), TSN 1050 (Radio)
INJURY REPORT Ondrej Kaše Upper Body Petr Mrázek (Groin) *On Injured Reserve Ilya Mikheyev (Thumb) *On Injured Reserve Man Games Lost: 40 ALL-TIME VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS:
First Matchup between Clubs: November 17, 1993 (Toronto 4 at Anaheim 3) All-Time Record: 28-12-5-1 (46 Games) All-Time Record at Home: 17-3-4-1 (25 Games) All-Time Record on the Road: 11-9-1-0 (21 Games) Last Road Win vs. Opponent: November 16, 2018 (Toronto 2 at Anaheim 1 – OTW) Record in Last Five Games: 4-1-0 Record in Last 10 Games: 7-3-0
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS:
Games Played: Kyle Clifford (53), TJ Brodie (34), Wayne Simmonds (33) Goals: Wayne Simmonds (11), John Tavares (10), Kyle Clifford (6) Assists: TJ Brodie (13), Jake Muzzin (12), Jason Spezza (11) Points: John Tavares (20), Wayne Simmonds (17), TJ Brodie (16) Penalty Minutes: Kyle Clifford (95), Wayne Simmonds (55), Jake Muzzin (12)
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2021-22 Power Play: 15/61 (24.6%) Power Play Goal Leader: 4 – Matthews Power Play Point Leader: 8 – Nylander (3G, 5A) 2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)
ON THE PK IN 2021-22 Penalty Kill: 51/59 (86.4%) Shorthanded Goal Leader: 1 – Marner Shorthanded Point Leader: 1 – Marner (1G), Muzzin (1A) 2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)
FAST FACTS Sunday games 2nd of 8 (1 home, 7 road) Back-to-Backs played 4 of 13 Record in first game of back-to-back 2-2-0 Record in second game of back-to-back 2-2-0 November games 14th of 14 (8 home, 6 road) RECENT MILESTONES
TJ BRODIE Appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Nov. 2, 2021 vs. VGK JACK CAMPBELL Appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Nov. 16 vs. NSH JACK CAMPBELL Recorded his 50th career NHL win, Nov. 18 vs. NYR PIERRE ENGVALL Appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Nov. 2, 2021 vs. VGK ONDREJ KAŠE Recorded his 100th career NHL point, Nov. 10, 2021 at PHI ALEXANDER KERFOOT Appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Nov. 26 at SJS AUSTON MATTHEWS Recorded his 200th career NHL goal on Oct. 25 at CAR. Per NHL Stats, Matthews required the second-fewest games to reach 200 goals in Maple Leafs history among players who debuted with the team, trailing only Charlie Conacher (317 games) MORGAN RIELLY Recorded his 250th career NHL assist on Oct. 27 at CHI KIRILL SEMYONOV Made his NHL debut, Nov. 10 at PHI WAYNE SIMMONDS Skated in his 950th career NHL game on Oct. 16 vs. OTT JOHN TAVARES Recorded his 200th point with the Maple Leafs on Oct. 18 vs. NYR JOHN TAVARES Scored his 100th goal with the Maple Leafs, Nov. 13 at BUF
UPCOMING MILESTONES
TJ BRODIE One goal away from 50 career NHL goals MICHAEL BUNTING Two games away from 50 career NHL games played TRAVIS DERMOTT Two points away from 50 career NHL points JUSTIN HOLL Nine points away from 50 career NHL points ONDREJ KAŠE Two goals away from 50 career NHL goals DAVID KÄMPF Five assists away from 50 career NHL assists ILYA MIKHEYEV Seven games away from 100 career NHL games played JASON SPEZZA One game away from 1,200 career NHL games played.
2021-22 TEAM LEADERS
CATEGORY LEADER CATEGORY LEADER GOALS 10 – Tavares BLOCKED SHOTS 34 – Holl ASSISTS 12 – Marner TAKEAWAYS 25 – Marner POINTS 20 – Tavares (10G, 10A) HITS 54 – Ritchie POWER PLAY POINTS 8 – Nylander (3G, 5A) TOI PER GAME 24:14 – Rielly SHORTHANDED POINTS 1 – Marner (1G), Muzzin (1A) PP TOI PER GAME 3:08 – Nylander, Marner PIMs 19 – Ritchie SH TOI PER GAME 2:37 – Muzzin SHOTS 82 – Matthews WINS 11 – Campbell FACEOFF% 60.0% – Marner GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 1.67 – Woll SHOT ATTEMPTS% 57.4% – Sandin SAVE PERCENTAGE .943 – Campbell
DUCKS
LAST ANAHEIM DUCKS GAME NOV. 26, 2021 – ANAHEIM 4 vs. OTTAWA 0 The Ducks earned a 4-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators Friday afternoon at Honda Center…Anthony Stolarz stopped all 34 shots, his first shutout of the season and second straight win…Troy Terry scored his team-leading 13th goal (PPG), marking 13 goals his last 17 games (13-6=19)…he is the fourth player (11th occasion) in Ducks history and first in 10 years to score 13 goals in a 17-game span, joining Corey Perry (twice; last: 19-11=30 in 16 games Mar. 9, 2011-Apr. 9, 2011), Teemu Selanne (six times) and Paul Kariya (twice)…Terry is the fifth player in the NHL to score 13 goals in 17 games since the start of 2020-21, joining Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews, Andrew Mangiapane and Chris Kreider…Trevor Zegras recorded two assists (0-2=2) to push his point streak to a season-high three games (0-4=4)…Rickard Rakell scored his sixth goal and added an assist for his second multipoint game, pushing his point streak to three games (2-2=4)…Derek Grant netted his first goal of the season and Isac Lundestrom scored his fourth goal…Sonny Milano earned a point (assist) for the third straight game (2-4=4)…Jakob Silfverberg also earned an assist. PP: 1-3 PK: 4-4 SF: 33 SA: 34 TOI: Cam Fowler (23:43) Three Stars: 1. Stolarz 2. Milano 3. Drysdale RECENT TRANSACTIONS Nov. 19 – Assigned C Bo Groulx to San Diego (AHL) Nov. 20 – Assigned C Mason McTavish to Peterborough (OHL) Nov. 21 – Recalled C Bo Groulx and RW Vinni Lettieri from San Diego (AHL) Nov. 27 – Reassigned C Bo Groulx and RW Vinni Lettieri to San Diego (AHL) ANAHEIM DUCKS INJURIES Man Games Lost: 56 ANAHEIM DUCKS NOTES TONIGHT’S GAME: The Anaheim Ducks conclude a two-game homestand tonight vs. the Ottawa Senators at Honda Center (5 p.m. PT, Bally Sports SoCal, AM 830)
…Anaheim enters tonight with wins in nine of their past 12 games (9-3-0), standings points in 11 of the last 14 games (9-3-2, 20 pts.) and 12 of the last 16 (9-4-3)
…Anaheim is 7-1-1 its last nine home games dating to Oct. 31, outscoring opponents 31-13…Anaheim has only allowed 20 goals in 12 games at home this season, posting the top goals against per game in the NHL on home ice (1.67 per game) and the fewest goals against in club history through 12 home games (previously 21 through 12 games in 2013-14)…Anaheim ranks second among NHL clubs in PP goals (18), third in overall PP% (28.1) and sixth in PK% (86.7)…Anaheim has killed 29 of the last 41 power plays (93.5%, spanning 12 games) and 37 of 41 penalties the last 15 games (90.2%)
…the Ducks continue their 13-game November schedule, with an 8-3-0 mark in addition to a 151-124-65 record in the month all-time…Anaheim leads the NHL with the top penalty kill and fewest PPGA (92.9%, 26-of-28), and rank second in wins (8) and goals against per game (1.91, 21 goals against) in November
…following tonight’s game, Anaheim will visit Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Staples Center (7:30 p.m. PT). MR. 1000: Ryan Getzlaf became the 92nd player all-time to record 1,000 points (280-720=1000) with a primary assist Nov. 16 vs. WSH…he is the 39th player (seventh active) in NHL history to record his first 1,000 points all with the same club and the 45th player all-time to record 1,000 points with a single franchise
…of the 29 retired players to record their first 1,000 points with a single franchise, 26 have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame (an additional 10 players, including Getzlaf, are not yet eligible)…Getzlaf passed Teemu Selanne for Anaheim’s all-time points record with an assist on the GWG Oct. 31 vs. MTL, marking his 989th career point with the Ducks (279-710=989)…Getzlaf now leads the Ducks in all-time assists (721), PPA (250) and GP (1,122)
…among players selected in the 2003 Draft, Getzlaf, leads in points per game (.89), assists, PPP (335), PPA and OT points (36), ranks second in points, seventh in games played and ninth in goals (280).
DUCKS-MAPLE LEAFS: Anaheim and Toronto open a two-game season series tonight at Honda Center…the Ducks have posted a 13-25-8 record in 46 games against the Maple Leafs, including 9-10-2 in Orange County…Adam Henrique (7-10=17) leads the Ducks in career scoring vs. the Maple Leafs, while Ryan Getzlaf has 2-5=7 points his last seven games and 2-9=11 points in his last 12 games vs. Toronto dating to Mar. 10, 2014…in addition, Rickard Rakell has five goals and six points in his last seven contests vs. the Maple Leafs…these two teams will wrap up the season series Jan. 26 in Toronto (4 p.m. PT).
PLAYER INJURY/ILLNESS EXEPECTED ABSENCE GAMES MISSED Max Jones Torn pectoralis major 4-6 months 18 Max Comtois Hand 6 weeks 6 TERRYING IT UP: Troy Terry recorded points in a career-best 16 straight games Oct. 18-Nov. 18 (12-10=22), the second-longest point streak in the NHL this season (Connor McDavid, 17 GP))…over the last 10-plus NHL seasons (since 2011), Terry, Jack Eichel (17 games in 2019-20) and McDavid (17 games in 2021-22) are the only three players under 25 years old to have point streaks of 16-or-more games…Terry (24 years, 69 days) is the youngest Duck in club history to record a point streak of at least 15 games…his point streak was the third longest in Ducks history and the longest since Corey Perry’s club record 19 straight games Oct. 21-Dec. 1, 2009 (10-16=26)…only two players in Ducks history recorded longer point streaks: Perry (19 GP in 2009-10) and Teemu Selanne (17 GP in 1998-99). Terry reached 20 points in his 15th game this season (assist Nov. 14 vs. VAN), the second fastest Ducks to that mark…only Teemu Selanne recorded 20 points as a Duck in fewer games (13 GP in 1995-96)…Terry ranks tied for sixth in goals (13) and points (13-10=23) among NHL leaders…he has 13 goals his last 17 games (13-6=19, +8) and 10 goals his last 13 (10-5=15)…below are the only point streaks in Ducks history of 16-plus games: BETWEEN THE PIPES: John Gibson ranks tied for eighth among NHL goaltenders in wins (9), and is fourth and saves (473) and sixth in minutes (974:05)…Gibson posted a career-high seven straight wins Oct. 31-Nov. 16, surpassing his prior best of six set Feb. 15-Mar. 6, 2018…during the seven games, he posted one shutout, a 1.69 GAA and .942 SV%…his win streak ranks as the second-longest in the NHL this season (CAR’s F. Anderson, eight games)…Gibson is currently 7-3-0 his last 10 starts, posting a 2.19 GAA and .929 SV%, while allowing two or fewer goals in seven of the 10…he has also helped Anaheim earn points in eight of his last 11 starts (7-3-1), with one shutout, a 2.33 GAA and .926 SV%….he was named the NHL’s Third Star for the week ending Nov. 7 after stopping 62-of-63 shots faced, going 2-0-0 with one shutout, a 0.50 GAA and .984 SV%…Anthony Stolarz stopped all 34 shots Nov. 26 vs. OTT in his first shutout of the season…he has back-to-back wins stopping 62-of-63 shots with a 0.50 GAA and .984 SV%…the two goals have combined for the second fewest goals against (21) and ranks second in GAA (1.91) in November among NHL clubs. BY THE NUMBERS: Ryan Getzlaf ranks tied for fifth among NHL leaders in assists (18) and tied for seventh in primary assists (11)…he had assists in five straight Nov. 9-18 (0-8=8), the only player in the NHL this season with multiple five-game assist streaks (also Oct. 28-Nov. 5; 1-6=7)…Getzlaf also has 0-8=8 assists his last eight games and 17 assists his last 18 games (1-17=18)…Trevor Zegras has 4-5=9 points his last six games, including three multi-point efforts in that span…Zegras ranks tied for second in scoring (6-8=14) and tied for third in goals and assists among NHL rookies…he also has 6-7=13 points his last 13 games…Kevin Shattenkirk is tied for sixth in goals (4) and tied 12th in scoring (4-10=14) among NHL blueliners…Cam Fowler had a career-tying five-game point streak Nov. 7-16 (1-4=5), matching his personal best set three prior times (last: Feb. 22-Mar. 3,2021; 1-6=7)…he now has 1-7=8 points his last 12 games…Adam Henrique recorded points in four straight games Nov. 11-18 (1-3=4, +6) and has 5-6=11 points his last 13… Jamie Drysdale has points 1-2=3 points his last three games, including his second career two-assist game Nov. 24 @ COL (0-2=2)…Sonny Milano has 4-5=9 points his last 10 games has 11 points his last 13 contests (4-7=11)…Rickard Rakell has a three-game point streak since his return to the lineup Nov. 22 (2-2=4) and 4-2=6 points his last six games. POINTING IT OUT: Anaheim had standings points in 10 straight games from Oct. 28-Nov. 16 (8-0-2), the longest point streak by the Ducks since Mar. 12-Apr. 9, 2016-17 (11-0-3)…the point streak marked only the seventh time in club history of points in 10-or-more consecutive games…the Ducks won eight straight games Oct. 31-Nov 16, the second-longest win streak in the NHL this season and the club’s longest win streak since Feb. 13-Mar. 5, 2016 (11-0-0)…Anaheim’s win streak tied the third-longest streak in club history (8-0-0, Dec. 31, 2013-Jan. 15, 2014), with only two longer streaks in club history: 11-0-0 in 2015-16 and 10-0-0 in 2013-14…during the win streak, Anaheim outscored opponents 33-14 (4.1 goals per game)…Ducks goaltenders John Gibson and Anthony Stolarz combined to post a league-best 1.63 GAA &.945 SV% during the eight games. MILESTONES WITHIN REACH: John Gibson – 5 wins to tying Jonas Hiller (162) for third among franchise goaltenders in wins Jakob Silfverberg – 2 points to 300 points as a Duck
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Boston Celtics Brown, Jaylen Questionable Return to Competition Reconditioning Hauser, Sam Out G League – Two-Way Schroder, Dennis Out Injury/Illness – Right Ankle; Sprain Thomas, Brodric Out G League – Two-Way Williams III, Robert Out Injury/Illness – Illness; Non-COVID Toronto Raptors Anunoby, OG Questionable Injury/Illness – Left Hip; Pointer Birch, Khem Out Injury/Illness – Right Knee; Swelling Johnson, David Out G League – Two-Way Trent Jr., Gary Questionable Injury/Illness – Right Calf; Contusion
GAME #21 – TORONTO RAPTORS (9-11) vs. BOSTON CELTICS (10-10) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021 – 6 P.M. (ET) – SCOTIABANK ARENA TV: SPORTSNET – RADIO: TSN 1050 TORONTO
The Toronto Raptors (9-11) begin a season-long seven-game homestand (Nov. 28 – Dec. 13) Sunday night against the Boston Celtics (10-10) at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors and Celtics have split the first two meetings this season which were both in Boston. The Raptors will end the calendar year with 12 of their next 15 games at home (Nov. 28 – Dec. 31). Toronto (2-6) has played just eight games at Scotiabank Arena this season – second fewest in the Eastern Conference behind Miami (seven). • The Raptors committed 11 turnovers Friday night at Indiana, compared to 13 for the Pacers. Toronto has now recorded fewer turnovers (or same) than its opponent in 16-of-20 games this season. The Raptors currently rank fourth in the NBA in turnovers per game (12.9) and are tied with Detroit for second in opponent turnovers per game (16.6) – behind only Minnesota (18.0). • Rookie Scottie Barnes recorded 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists Friday against the Pacers. Barnes leads all rookies in scoring (14.9), rebounds (8.3) and minutes (35.2), and ranks third with a .489 field goal percentage (110-225). He has led Toronto in scoring five times, rebounds on seven occasions and scored 20+ points in four games. • Pascal Siakam has scored 17+ points in four straight games (Nov. 19-26). Siakam is averaging a teamhigh 21.8 points and is shooting .517 (30-58) from the field, including 50 percent (8-16) from beyond the arc, over the last four contests. He scored a season-high 32 points Nov. 19 at Sacramento. • Gary Trent Jr. (78) and Fred VanVleet (72) rank first and third respectively, in the NBA in deflections. Trent Jr. is also fifth in the NBA in steals per game (2.05) and has tied his single-game career high with five steals three times. VanVleet has led the league in deflections per game each of the past two seasons. Toronto leads the NBA in steals (9.8) and deflections (20.1) per game this season. • Fred VanVleet led all scorers with 26 points Friday at Indiana. VanVleet scored 20+ points for the second consecutive game (Nov. 24-26) and third time in the last five (Nov. 18-26). He is averaging 20.6 points and shooting 44 percent (37-84) from the field over the last five contests. • OG Anunoby missed his fifth straight game (Nov. 18-26) Nov. 26 at Indiana with a left hip pointer. He sustained the injury during practice Nov. 17 in Portland. Anunoby is averaging a team-high 20.1 points and has scored 20+ points eight times in 15 games this season. He is questionable for Sunday’s game. PROBABLE STARTERS F – SCOTTIE BARNES #4
MIN: 35.2 REB: 8.3 AST: 3.3 STL: 1.1 TO: 2.1 BLK: 0.6 PTS: 14.9 • Recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 35 minutes Nov. 26 at Indiana. • Tied with Precious Achiuwa for the team lead with three double-doubles. • Leads all rookies in scoring (14.9), rebounds (8.3) and minutes (35.2), and ranks third in field goal pct (.489). F – PASCAL SIAKAM #43
• Finished with 17 points, a season high-tying 12 rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes Nov. 26 at Indiana. • Averaging 21.8 points and is shooting .517 (30-58) from the field over the last four games (Nov. 19-26). • Missed the first 10 games (Oct. 20 – Nov. 5) of the season recovering from left shoulder surgery. . C – PRECIOUS ACHIUWA #5
• Tallied nine points, seven rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes of action Nov. 26 at Indiana. • Shooting .594 (19-32) from the floor over the last four games (Nov. 19-26). • Averaging 8.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 24.8 minutes in 13 games as a starter.
• Contributed 13 points and two steals in 32 minutes Nov. 26 at Indiana. • Ranks fifth in the NBA in steals per game (2.05); has recorded multiple steals in 12 games. • Averaging 19.3 points and is shooting .382 (39-102) from three-point range in November (13 games). G – FRED VANVLEET #23 • Scored a team-high 26 points Nov. 26 at Indiana; added five rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes. • In nine wins this season, averaging 21.1 points and is shooting .441 (30-68) from beyond the arc. • Leads the NBA in minutes per game (38.0), has logged at least 38 minutes in 10 games.
INJURY REPORT OG Anunoby (Left Hip; Pointer) – Questionable Khem Birch (Right Knee; Swelling) – Out David Johnson (G League – Two-Way) – Out Gary Trent Jr. (Right Calf; Contusion) – Questionable.
CELTICS
PROBABLE STARTERS POS No. PLAYER HT WT G GS PPG RPG APG FG% MPG F 0 Jayson Tatum 6’8 210 20 20 25.1 8.6 3.4 40.5 36.6 F 12 Grant Williams 6’6’ 236 20 7 7.3 3.5 1.2 51.0 21.3 C 42 Al Horford 6’9 240 17 17 12.2 8.2 3.4 44.8 28.9 G 7 Jaylen Brown 6’6 220 11 11 23.0 5.5 2.1 46.9 33.2 G 36 Marcus Smart 6’3 220 19 19 10.6 3.8 5.6 38.6 34.9 *height listed without shoes INJURY REPORT Player Injury Status Jaylen Brown Return to Competition Reconditioning Questionable Dennis Schröder Right Ankle Sprain Out Robert Williams Illness (Non-Covid) Out INACTIVE LIST (PREVIOUS GAME) Player Sam Hauser Josh Richardson Brodric Thomas Robert Williams
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The Avalanche, led by Mikko Rantanen’s hat trick, got back to winning on Saturday night, and the return of rookie defenseman Bo Byram certainly helped. Byram, who missed the previous six games while overcoming at least his third concussion of 2021, logged 22:00 minutes and scored the game-winning goal in Colorado’s 6-2 victory over the…
Cleveland: D. Simpson (1) PP (A. Helewka, L. Foudy), K. Stenlund (2) PP (A. Helewka, J. Dunne), A. Helewka (2) (T. Angle, B. Gaunce) Goaltender: J.F. Berube (27/31)
Toronto: J. Ho-Sang (9) PP (J. Duszak, A. Steeves), R. Chyzowski (1) (C. Douglas, C. Dahlström), S. Der-Arguchintsev (4) (J. Anderson, C. Dahlström), A. Steeves (7) (C. Dahlström) Goaltender: K. Petruzzelli (30/33)
ON THE SCORESHEET
Josh Ho-Sang put the Marlies on the board 2:39 of the second period. This was his third power play goal of the season.
Ryan Chyzowski scored at 3:02 of the second period. This was his first career AHL goal. He has 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in 13 games with Newfoundland (ECHL) this season.
Semyon Der-Arguchintsev scored at 15:34 of the second period. He has 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists) in 16 games this season.
Alex Steeves scored the game-winning goal at 4:27 in overtime. This was his second game-winning goal of the season. He earlier recorded the secondary assist on Ho-Sang’s second period goal. He has five points (2-3-5) in three consecutive games.
Joseph Duszak registered the primary assist on Ho-Sang’s second period goal. He has assists (8) in seven consecutive games. Duszak is second overall in the league in assists (14).
Curtis Douglas picked up the primary assist on Chyzowski’s second period goal. He has seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in 14 games this season.
Carl Dahlström had the lone assist on Steeves’ overtime goal which was his 50th career AHL assist. He also recorded the secondary assists on Chyzowski and Der-Arguchintsev’s second period goal. This is his second career three-point game.
Joey Anderson registered the primary assist on Der-Arguchintsev’s second period goal. Anderson has seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in 13 games this season.
Keith Petruzzelli stopped 30 of 33 shots he faced in his first career AHL start.
OF NOTE
This was Toronto’s fourth overtime game of the season (3-1).
Toronto went 3-for-5 on the penalty kill and 1-for-4 on the power play. Toronto has recorded power play goals in three consecutive games for the first time this season.
Cleveland had a 33-31 edge in shots in all situations. Alex Steevesled the Marlies with five shots on goal.
The Marlies are 5-4-1-1 against North Division opponents and 2-1-1-0 against the Cleveland Monsters.
RECORD WHEN Trailing after 1 3-4-0-0 Leading after 2 6-0-1-1 Scoring on the power play 5-1-1-0 Allowing a goal on the power play 4-4-1-1 Outshot by opponent 6-3-1-1 Saturday 5-2-0-0
On the team’s response following the late tying goal: The energy was good all day. The guys were saying the right things on the bench. I didn’t feel at any point that we as a staff had to find a way for them to want to do the right things. It was a very mature game. Our young group has come a long way. As tough as the last week and a half has probably been with some of the games and results that we’ve had, they stuck to a process today and they’re starting to find their way.
On Keith Petruzzelli’s first AHL start and win: He did a really good job. He reminds me a lot of Ian Scott with how calm he is in net. Any time that you have a goalie that can instill some confidence and stillness back there, it just gives confidence to the team in front of him to play well.
RYAN CHYZOWSKI (FIRST AHL GOAL)
On who he thought of with his first goal:
I think over the years it’s just my parents and everybody just helping me throughout my hockey career, and I think it’s just the sacrifices they’ve made, and I think it’s pretty special just to be able to kind of put into perspective scoring my first AHL goal. It’s taken a lot to get here so I’m really proud and proud to share that with them.
On the team’s response following the late tying goal:
It’s a pretty special group in there. I think there’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that when they scored that goal that we were still winning this game. It’s great for me to experience this weekend and get into some games, and it’s very special to get the win today.
KEITH PETRUZZELLI (30 SAVES, FIRST AHL WIN)
On his first AHL win and who has helped him get to this point:
It was a pretty special night. I didn’t know that it was Hockey Fights Cancer Night so, that was great too. My grandma passed away a few years ago from breast cancer, so I’m sure she was watching over me tonight. A couple posts, a couple lucky bounces. And just thanks to my parents, of course. I wouldn’t be here without them. My older brother and just all the coaches and people who helped influence my life.
On the team’s performance:
Boys were great; blocking shots, taking away opportunities, just making my job easy. You can’t ask for much more from a D core then that. It’s great to see guys buying in and blocking shots and stuff like that.
TRANSACTIONS
November 25: Recalled forward Ryan Chyzowski from loan to Newfoundland (ECHL). November 23: Returned forward Joey Anderson on loan from Toronto (NHL).
UPCOMING GAMES: *All times Eastern Standard Time
December 4 vs Springfield – 4:00 p.m. December 5 vs Laval – 4:00 p.m. December 10 at Springfield – 7:05 p.m. December 11 at Bridgeport – 7:00 p.m. December 12 at Providence – 3:05 p.m.