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RED SOX NOTES (12-6)
THE RED SOX have won each of their last 2 games…Are 12-3 in their last 15 games after starting the season 0-3.
Own the AL’s best record (12-6, .667), trailing only LAD (14-4, .778) for the best in the majors.
Tonight was their MLB-best 9th come-from-behind win, having trailed 1-0 entering the bottom of the 4th inning.
Are 12-0 this season when holding a lead at any point in the game.
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, BB, 6 SO) set season highs in IP (6.0) and pitches (90)…Allowed a HR to Randal Grichuk to begin the 7th, his final BF.
Is 3-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 3 starts this season (16.0 IP, 12 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 18 SO).
Has thrown at least 5.0 innings in each of his last 31 starts (beginning 5/4/19), the 3rd-longest active streak in the majors behind only Shane Bieber (36) and
Justin Verlander (33)…The Red Sox are 25-6 (.806) in those 31 games.
The Red Sox are 48-12 (.800) in his starts since the beginning of 2018, including 17-3 in his last 20 and 7-0 in his last 7…The only AL pitchers to start more
team wins since the beginning of 2018 are Gerrit Cole (60, HOU & NYY) and Mike Fiers (51, DET & OAK).
XANDER BOGAERTS (2-for-4, R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI) doubled in the 2nd and hit a 3-run HR in the 4th, his 1st HR of the season.
Is slugging .673 in 13 games beginning 4/5, batting .469 (23-for-49) with a 1.192 OPS during that span (7 R, 7 2B, HR, 7 RBI, 5 BB).
Tonight’s HR was Bogaerts’ 119th career HR, tying him with Joe Cronin for the 5th-most among Red Sox SS…He trails Rico Petrocelli (210), Nomar Garciaparra
(178), Vern Stephens (122), and John Valentin (121).
Since the start of 2019, Bogaerts’ 45 HR trail only Trevor Story (entered today with 46) for the most among ML shortstops (min. 50% games played at SS).
CHRISTIAN ARROYO (3-for-4, R, 2B) matched a career high in hits (3, 2nd time), having also done so with the Red Sox on 9/18/20 vs. NYY.
Doubled in the 5th inning, his team-lead-tying 7th of the season (Martinez, Bogaerts).
Is 12-for-25 (.480) over his last 9 games (5 R, 5 2B, RBI, BB, HBP)…Has at least 1 hit in 11 of his 13 games this season, and in 11 of his 12 starts.
MATT BARNES (1.0 IP, H, SO) is 3-for-3 in save opportunities this season…Has allowed only 5 of his 32 batters faced to reach base (3 H, 2 BB), recording 16 SO.
BOBBY DALBEC (2-for-3, 3B, RBI) singled in the 3rd inning and hit an RBI triple in the 4th inning…Was his 1st career triple and 1st triple by a Red Sox player in 2021.
Is 9-for-27 (.333) with 4 2B, 3B, and 4 RBI in his last 9 games, beginning 4/10 (R, 3 BB).
MATT ANDRIESE (1.0 IP, SO) tossed a scoreless 7th inning, retiring all 3 batters faced…Has not allowed an ER in his last 5 appearances (6.2 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO).
ADAM OTTAVINO (1.0 IP, BB, SO) has not allowed a run in 3 of his last 4 outings (3.1 IP), including each of his last 2.
BLUE JAYS NOTES (7-10)
THE BLUE JAYS have lost 3 consecutive games…Are 1-4 on the current road trip…Are 0-3 in their last 3 series openers after winning each of their first 2.
Recorded 4 hits or fewer in back-to-back games for the first time since 7/24-26/19…Was their first time with 4 hits or fewer at Fenway Park since 7/18/19.
Have lost 8 games this season by 2 runs or fewer.
HYUN JIN RYU (5.0 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 2 SO) allowed 4 runs after surrendering 2 runs or fewer in 12 of his last 13 starts, including each of his previous 6.
Held the Red Sox scoreless through 3.0 innings before allowing back-to-back singles followed by Xander Bogaerts’ 3-run HR in the 4th.
Was his first game with 2 or fewer SO since 7/31/19 with LAD at COL.
BO BICHETTE (2-for-4, R, HR, RBI) lead off the 4th inning with a HR to left field, his team-leading 5th of the season.
Added an infield single in the 6th for his 5th multi-hit game of the season, trailing only Xander Bogaerts for most among AL shortstops.
RANDAL GRICHUK (2-for-4, R, HR, RBI) hit a solo HR in the 7th inning and an infield single in the 9th…Is batting .343 (12-for-35) in 11 road games this yea
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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (28-13-5 – 61 Points) vs.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS (18-18-3 – 39 Points)
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | FINAL | |
| TORONTO | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 3 |
| VANCOUVER | 0 | 2 | 4 | – | 6 |
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
ON THE SCORESHEET
He has seven points (4-3-7) in seven games against the Canucks this season. In 22 games on the road this season he has registered 24 points (9-15-24). He is tied for 23rd in the NHL in points (16 goals, 26 assists) and is tied for 21st among NHLers in even-strength points (10 goals, 20 assists).
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 13 (13) | 19 (17) | 8 (3) | – | 40 (33) |
| VANCOUVER | 12 (12) | 8 (8) | 9 (5) | – | 29 (25) |
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 18 (18) | 28 (24) | 13 (5) | – | 59 (47) |
| VANCOUVER | 18 (18) | 19 (19) | 22 (11) | – | 59 (48) |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
| Record on the Road | 14-6-2 (22 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Vancouver | 64-65-22-4 (155 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Vancouver on the Road | 26-40-11-3 (80 Games) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| Shots | 6 (Nylander) |
| Shot Attempts | 8 (Marner, Nylander) |
| Faceoff Wins | 9 (Matthews) |
| Faceoff Win Percentage | 60% (Thornton – 3 won, 2 lost) |
| Hits | 3 (Bogosian, Galchenyuk) |
| Blocked Shots | 5 (Muzzin) |
| Takeaways | 2 (Matthews, Nylander) |
| TOI | 25:30 (Rielly) |
| Power Play TOI | 2:20 (Marner, Matthews, Nylander) |
| Shorthanded TOI | 2:23 (Muzzin) |
| Shifts | 25 (Muzzin) |
| 5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage | 63.2% (Bogosian – 12 for, 7 against) |
RECORD WHEN…
| Scoring first | 21-5-2 |
| Lead after 1 | 13-3-3 |
| Tied after 2 | 9-2-1 |
| Score 1 power play goal | 9-2-3 |
| Allow 1 power play goal | 7-8-2 |
| Outshooting opponent | 14-9-3 |
| Score shorthanded | 1-2-0 |
| Allow a shorthanded goal | 4-1-1 |
| Tuesday | 1-2-1 |
OF NOTE…
UPCOMING GAMES:
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.
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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (28-12-5 – 61 Points) vs.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS (17-18-3 – 37 Points)
APRIL 20, 2021 ▪ 9:00 PM EST
ROGERS ARENA (VANCOUVER, BC) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ONTARIO ▪ RADIO: TSN 1050
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus VANCOUVER
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 64-64-22-4 (154 Games) |
| ALL-TIME on the ROAD: | 26-39-11-3 (79 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 3-2-1 |
| LAST FIVE: | 2-2-1 |
| LAST 10: | 6-2-2 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus VANCOUVER
| GAMES PLAYED: | Joe Thornton (73), TJ Brodie (42), Jake Muzzin (38) |
| GOALS: | Joe Thornton (18), John Tavares (11), Auston Matthews (11) |
| ASSISTS: | Joe Thornton (56), John Tavares (14), TJ Brodie (13) |
| POINTS: | Joe Thornton (74), John Tavares (25), Jason Spezza (20) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Joe Thornton (51), Jake Muzzin (28), Wayne Simmonds (23) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANUCKS TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | VANCOUVER | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 146 (t-7th) | 100 (31st) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 120 (t-11th) | 121 (t-13th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 28/128 [21.9%] (11th) | 21/107 [19.6%] (18th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 89/117 [76.1%] (26th) | 102/130 [78.5%] (20th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 31.1 (7th) | 30.0 (t-11th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 28.2 (t-6th) | 33.9 (31st) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 1980 (7th) | 1605 (31st) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 50.9% (12th) | 46.8% (28th) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 51.7% (7th) | 52.3 (5th) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANUCKS NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Oct. 11, 1970 (Vancouver 5, Toronto 3) |
| All-Time Record: | 64-64-22-4 (154 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 38-25-11-1 (75 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 26-39-11-3 (79 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road: | Dec. 10, 2019 (Toronto 4, Vancouver 1) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 33 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 40 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 54 (Marner, Matthews) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 13 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | 1 (Five players tied) |
| PIMs | 49 (Bogosian) |
| SHOTS | 169 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 56.6% (Tavares) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 55.7% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 75 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 40 (Matthews) |
| HITS | 78 (Muzzin) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:49 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:17 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 2:31 (Holl) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 19:03 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters.- Has the highest on-ice goals-for percentage (66.1%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen.- Tied for second among Maple Leafs in shifts per game (25.8).- Tied for 14th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (21). |
| Jack Campbell | – Is 11-2-1 with a 2.24 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage this season.- Has a 7-1-1 record with a 1.86 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage in eight games on the road this season.- 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. |
| Alex Galchenyuk | – Averaging 2.19 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks fourth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games.- Averaging 12.52 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time as a Maple Leaf, which ranks 10th among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 51.2% through 15 games with the Maple Leafs. |
| Justin Holl | – Ranks 18th among right handed defencemen in the NHL in time on ice at 5-on-5 (17:50).- Tied for 19th among NHL right handed defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:50) with a shot attempt percentage of 52.2% when the score is within one goal.- Has scored both of his two goals on the road in 2020-21. |
| 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. |
| Zach Hyman | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (1:58).- Has the highest on-ice goals for percentage (67.8%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters.- Ranks second among Maple Leafs in goals (15). |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Sixth among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.5).- Has the eighth highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (1.68) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averaging 1:25 per game in shorthanded ice time, the highest mark of his career. |
| Mitch Marner | – Ranks fourth among NHLers in assists (40).- Second in the NHL in assists at 5-on-5 (23).- Tied for fourth among NHLers in points (14-40-54).- Tied for 12th in the NHL in even-strength goals (14).- Second among NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:33).- Second in the NHL in primary assists (27).- Has the sixth highest on-ice goals for percentage (61.4%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto skaters. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads the NHL in goals (33).- Leads the NHL in game-winning goals (9).- Leads the NHL in even-strength goals (23).- Has scored the first goal of the game on eight occasions, which leads the NHL.- Tied for fourth among NHLers in points (33-21-54).- Third in the NHL in shots on goal (169).- Second among Maple Leafs forwards in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (53.5%).- 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 averaged 15.8 shot attempts per 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time, which the 12th highest among NHLers who have played at least 65 minutes of shorthanded ice time (68:14). – Has started 36.4% 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 7.99 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 | – Tied for 21st among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (11).- Tied for 27th among NHL defencemen and sits ninth among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (1-14-15). – One of 11 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 75 hits (78) and 75 blocked shots (75). |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads the Maple Leafs and is tied for 20th among NHLers in average time on ice (23:49).- Tied for 11th among NHL defencemen in points (4-26-30).- Tied for ninth among NHL defencemen in assists (26).- Tied for 11th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (13).- Became the sixth defenceman in franchise history to record 300 points with the club on April 13 vs. Calgary. |
| David Rittich | – Is 0-0-1 with a 2.28 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage in two 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. |
| Jason Spezza | – Has the third highest points per 60 minutes rate (2.77) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs who have appeared in over five games.- Has won 54.8% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is the 14th highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 175 defensive zone draws (199). |
| John Tavares | – Tied for 30th in the NHL in points (14-26-40).- Tied for 21st in the NHL in even-strength points (9-20-29).- Has the seventh highest faceoff win percentage (56.6%) among NHLers who have taken at least 675 faceoffs (680).- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 61.3% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which is seventh among Toronto skaters.- Averages 14.08 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which is third among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least five games.- Has recorded two goals and three assists in six games against Vancouver 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 55.7%.- Averaging 1.23 points per 60 minutes of ice time this season, which is 11th among Toronto skaters. |
CURRENT POINT STREAKS
| John Tavares | Assists (5) in three consecutive games and points (2-6-8) in five consecutive games. |
| Travis Dermott | Two games from 200 NHL games |
| Zach Hyman | One assist from 100 NHL assists |
| Mitch Marner | Three goals from 100 NHL goals |
| Joe Thornton | Two assists from 1,100 career NHL assists |
RECENT MILESTONES
| William Nylander | 100th NHL goal (April 18 at VAN) |
| Morgan Rielly | 300th NHL point (April 13 vs. CGY) |
| David Rittich | First game as a Maple Leaf (April 13 vs. CGY) |
| Scott Sabourin | First game as a Maple Leaf (April 13 vs. CGY) |
| Jason Spezza | 100th game as a Maple Leaf (April 15 vs. WPG) |
| John Tavares | 100th assist as a Maple Leaf (April 18 at VAN) |
INJURY REPORT
| Frederik Andersen (Lower Body) | On Injured Reserve. |
| Zach Hyman (Knee) | Left Toronto’s game on April 18 at VAN and did not return. |
| Riley Nash (Knee) | On Injured Reserve. |
| Man Games Lost: 101 | |
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
| April 12 | Acquired defenceman Ben Hutton from Anaheim in exchange for a fifth round pick in 2022. |
| April 12 | Acquired forward Antti Suomela from San Jose in exchange for forward Alexander Barabanov. |
