BLUE JAYS-TIGERS PREGAME NOTES
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MAPLE LEAFS 6, OILERS 1
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (18-4-2 – 38 Points) vs.
EDMONTON OILERS (14-11-0 – 28 Points)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | FINAL | |
| TORONTO | 1 | 4 | 1 | – | 6 |
| EDMONTON | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
ON THE SCORESHEET
- Jimmy Vesey put the Maple Leafs on the board with a goal at 9:03 of the first period and later scored the second Toronto goal of the night at 2:57 of the second period. Tonight’s game is Vesey’s first multi-goal and multi-point game of the season. He has four goals and two assists this season.
- John Tavares scored the third Maple Leafs goal of the game on the power play at 4:44 of the second period and later registered the primary assist on William Nylander’s second period goal. Tonight’s game is Tavares’ sixth multi-point performance of the season. He has 12 points (2-10-12) in 11 games on the road this season.
- Ilya Mikheyev scored the fourth Toronto goal of the night at 7:02 of the second period. Mikheyev has points (1-1-2) in two consecutive games. He has recorded five (2-3-5) of his seven points on the road this season. He has three points (1-2-3) in seven games against Edmonton this season.
- William Nylander scored the fifth Maple Leafs goal of the game at 18:22 of the second period. Nylander has goals (5) and points (5-1-6) in four consecutive games. He has nine points (5-4-9) in seven games against the Oilers this season.
- Zach Hyman recorded the primary assist on Mikheyev’s second period goal and later scored the sixth Toronto goal of the night on the power play at 10:33 of the third period. Hyman has goals (3) in three consecutive games and points (3-2-5) in four consecutive games. Tonight’s game is his third multi-point game of the season. He has scored six of his seven goals on the road this season. In seven games against Edmonton, Hyman has registered six points (4-2-6).
- Travis Boyd registered the primary assist on Vesey’s first period goal and later added the secondary assist on Vesey’s second period goal. Tonight’s game is Boyd’s second multi-assist and second multi-point game of the season. His two assists tie his single-game career-high for assists (4x) and points (5x).
- Jason Spezza had the secondary assist on Vesey’s first period goal and later recorded the primary assist on Vesey’s second period goal before adding the primary assist on Hyman’s third period goal. Tonight’s game is Spezza’s first multi-assist and third multi-point game of the season. He has seven points (2-5-7) in seven games against the Oilers this season and eight points (2-6-8) in 10 road games in 2020-21.
- Joe Thornton recorded the primary assist on Tavares’ second period goal. Thornton has six points (1-5-6) over his last five games played. He has five points (1-4-5) in six games on the road this season. In four games against Edmonton in 2020-21 he has recorded a pair of assists.
- Mitch Marner picked up the secondary assist on Tavares’ second period goal. Marner has assists (3) and points (1-3-4) in three consecutive games. He has registered eight points (2-6-8) in seven games against Edmonton this season. In 11 road games, Marner has recorded 16 points (4-12-16).
- Pierre Engvall had the secondary assist on Mikheyev’s second period goal. Engvall has registered a pair of assists over his last three games. All three of his assists this season have come on the road. He has a pair of assists in five games against the Oilers this season.
- Morgan Rielly picked up the secondary assist on Nylander’s second period goal. Rielly has assists (2) and points (1-2-3) in two consecutive games. He has registered 11 points (1-10-11) in 11 games on the road this season.
- TJ Brodie picked up the secondary assist on Hyman’s third period goal. Brodie has a pair of assists over his last three games played. He has registered five of his seven assists against Edmonton in 2020-21.
- Frederik Andersen stopped 26 shots to earn his 12th win of the season.
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 10 (10) | 11 (7) | 11 (3) | – | 32 (20) |
| EDMONTON | 9 (9) | 9 (8) | 9 (7) | – | 27 (24) |
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 19 (19) | 19 (9) | 17 (7) | – | 60 (35) |
| EDMONTON | 15 (15) | 23 (22) | 22 (20) | – | 55 (57) |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
| Record on the Road | 9-1-1 (11 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Edmonton | 57-44-8-2 (111 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Edmonton on the Road | 27-25-6-2 (60 Games) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| Shots | 7 (Matthews) |
| Shot Attempts | 10 (Matthews) |
| Faceoff Wins | 13 (Tavares) |
| Faceoff Win Percentage | 100% (Kerfoot – 1 won, 0 lost) |
| Hits | 2 (Six players tied) |
| Blocked Shots | 5 (Holl) |
| Takeaways | 3 (Brodie) |
| TOI | 21:31 (Holl) |
| Power Play TOI | 3:24 (Five players tied) |
| Shorthanded TOI | N/A |
| Shifts | 25 (Holl, Muzzin) |
| 5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage | 58.3% (Nylander – 7 for, 5 against) |
RECORD WHEN…
| Scoring first | 13-2-1 |
| Lead after 1 | 10-1-1 |
| Lead after 2 | 13-1-1 |
| Score multiple power play goals | 6-1-0 |
| Do not allow a power play goal | 11-1-1 |
| Outshooting opponent | 7-2-1 |
| Wednesday | 5-1-0 |
OF NOTE…
- The Maple Leafs did not kill a penalty and were 2-for-5 on the power play tonight.
- Toronto’s line of Pierre Engvall, Zach Hyman and Ilya Mikheyev started 16.7% of their 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which was the lowest mark among Toronto skaters.
- Justin Holl and Jake Muzzin were on the ice for a team-high 14 shot attempts for at 5-on-5.
- Jason Spezza won 75% (3 won, 1 lost) of his defensive zone faceoffs and 75% (3 won, 1 lost) of his offensive zone faceoffs.
- John Tavares was 5-for-7 (71%) on defensive zone faceoffs tonight and was 4-for-4 (100%) on offensive zone faceoffs. He won 80% (4 won, 1 lost) of his faceoffs against Edmonton centre Connor McDavid.
UPCOMING GAMES:
- Thursday, March 4, 10:00 p.m. at Vancouver Canucks (TSN4, FAN 590)
- Saturday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. at Vancouver Canucks (Sportsnet, TSN 1050)
- Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. vs. Winnipeg Jets (TSN4, FAN 590)
- Thursday, March 11 7:00 p.m. vs. Winnipeg Jets (TSN4, FAN 590)
- Saturday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. Winnipeg Jets (Sportsnet, FAN 590)
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.
LEAFS-OILERS PREGAME NOTES
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (17-4-2 – 36 Points) vs.
EDMONTON OILERS (14-10-0 – 28 Points)
MARCH 3, 2021 ▪ 8:00 PM EST
ROGERS PLACE (EDMONTON, AB) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: TSN 1050
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus EDMONTON
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 56-44-8-2 (108 Games) |
| ALL-TIME on the ROAD: | 26-25-6-2 (57 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 4-1-1 |
| LAST FIVE: | 4-0-1 |
| LAST 10: | 7-2-1 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus EDMONTON
| GAMES PLAYED: | Joe Thornton (70), TJ Brodie (45), Jake Muzzin (37) |
| GOALS: | Joe Thornton (12), Jason Spezza (11), Wayne Simmonds (9) |
| ASSISTS: | Joe Thornton (59), Jason Spezza (19), TJ Brodie (18) |
| POINTS: | Joe Thornton (70), Jason Spezza (30), John Tavares (24) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Zach Bogosian (33), Joe Thornton (28), Wayne Simmonds, (24) |
MAPLE LEAFS – OILERS TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | EDMONTON | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 81 (1st) | 79 (2nd) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 55 (t-10th) | 72 (t-26th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 22/68 [31.9%] (2nd) | 22/81 [25.9%] (9th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 54/68 [80.6%] (11th) | 55/71 [77.3%] (19th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 29.6 (19th) | 30.8 (11th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 28.7 (6th) | 32.0 (t-27th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 922 (12th) | 1020 (4th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 48.9% (24th) | 48.5% (t-22nd) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 52.1% (10th) | 50.4% (13th) |
MAPLE LEAFS – OILERS NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Nov. 11, 1979 (Toronto 6, Edmonton 3) |
| All-Time Record: | 56-44-8-2 (110 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 30-19-2-0 (51 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 26-25-6-2 (59 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road: | March 1, 2021 (Toronto 3, Edmonton 0) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 18 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 23 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 33 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 11 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | N/A |
| PIMs | 22 (Bogosian, Simmonds) |
| SHOTS | 82 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 58.7% (Tavares) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 56.2% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 18 (Matthews) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 23 (Marner) |
| HITS | 33 (Marner) |
| TOI PER GAME | 11 (Marner) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | N/A |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 22 (Bogosian, Simmonds) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| Frederik Andersen | – Second in the NHL in wins (11).- Tied for 12th among NHL goaltenders in saves made (411).- Has a 14-1-2 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage in 18 career games against Edmonton. |
| Travis Boyd | – Averaging 2.22 points per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which ranks fifth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games. |
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 18:47 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters.- Fourth among Maple Leafs defencemen in points (0-6-6). |
| Jack Campbell | – Is 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage this season.- Earned his first shutout of the season and the third of his career on February 27 at Edmonton. |
| Justin Holl | – Ranks 19th among NHL right handed defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:11) with a shot attempt percentage of 52.6% when the score is within one goal.- Ranks 17th in the NHL in shorthanded ice time per game (3:14). |
| Michael Hutchinson | – Has a .943 save percentage and a 1.77 goals-against average through four starts this season. – Earned his first shutout of the season and sixth of his career on March 1 at Edmonton. |
| Zach Hyman | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:15).- Has the second-highest on-ice goals for percentage (70.3%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto forwards. |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Has five goals and four assists in 13 career games against Edmonton.- Seventh among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.9). |
| Mitch Marner | – Tied for third among NHLers in assists (23)- Fourth among NHLers in points (10-23-33).- Tied for second in the NHL in even-strength goals (10).- Leads NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:35).- Has played 39.2% of Toronto’s shorthanded ice time.- Has the highest on-ice goals for percentage (75.0%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto forwards.. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads the NHL in goals (18).- Fifth among NHLers in points (18-13-31).- Averaging 21:54 in time on ice per game, which is fourth among NHL forwards.- Tied for second among Maple Leafs forwards in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (51.7%).- Tied for third in the NHL in shots on goal (82). |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Ranks third among Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:01).- Has an average of 16.8 shot attempts per 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time, which ranks third among NHLers who have played at least 45 minutes of shorthanded ice time (46:34). – Has started 36.6% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Tied for 24th among NHL skaters in shorthanded ice time per game (3:05).- Tied for 20th among NHL defencemen and ranks sixth among Maple Leafs in points (1-12-13). – Has started 46.8 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest mark among Toronto defencemen. |
| William Nylander | – Has the seventh highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (1.80) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 51.7%, which is tied for the second-highest percentage among Maple Leafs who have appeared in at least five games.- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 55.5% at 5-on-5.- Averaging 2.25 takeaways per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks fourth among Maple Leafs. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads Maple Leafs in average time on ice (23:47).- Sixth among NHL defencemen in points (3-15-18).- Has a goal and nine assists in 10 games on the road this season. |
| Jason Spezza | – Has the fourth-highest points per 60 minutes rate (2.74) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs who have appeared in over five games.- Has won 58.3% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is the fifth highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 100 defensive zone draws (103). |
| John Tavares | – Has the fifth-highest faceoff win percentage (58.7%) among NHLers who have taken at least 325 faceoffs (322).- Has a goal and nine assists in 10 games on the road this season.- Has six points (1-5-6) in six games against Edmonton in 2020-21.- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 58.8% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21. |
| Joe Thornton | – Has the highest 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage among Toronto skaters at 56.2%.- Has three goals and seven assists in 11 games this season. |
CURRENT POINT STREAKS
| Zach Hyman | Goals (2) in two consecutive games and points (2-1-3) in three consecutive games. |
| Mitch Marner | Assists (2) and points (1-2-3) in two consecutive games. |
| William Nylander | Goals (4) and points (4-1-5) in three consecutive games. |
UPCOMING MILESTONES
| Zach Bogosian | Two points from 200 NHL points |
| William Nylander | Five goals from 100 NHL goals |
| Joe Thornton | Four assists from 1,100 career NHL assists |
RECENT MILESTONES
| Travis Boyd | 100th NHL game (March 1 at EDM) |
| Jake Muzzin | 600th NHL game (March 1 at EDM) |
INJURY REPORT
| Frederik Andersen (Lower Body) | Did not play on March 1 at EDM |
| Jack Campbell (Lower Body) | Did not play on March 1 at EDM. |
| Auston Matthews (Hand) | Did not play on March 1 at EDM. |
| Wayne Simmonds (Wrist) | On injured reserve. |
| Man Games Lost: 62 | |
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
| Feb. 27 | Reassigned forward Kenny Agostino and defenceman Timothy Liljegren to the taxi squad. Loaned forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenceman Martin Marincin to the Toronto Marlies. |
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Phillies to host fans in limited capacity for start of 2021 season at Citizens Bank Park
With new safety protocols introduced, fans are invited back to the ballpark experience; Tickets go on sale for the first 19 games on March 12 online at Phillies.com
The Phillies are getting ready to safely welcome a limited number of fans back to baseball for the first 19 regular season home games at Citizens Bank Park, which includes series against the Atlanta Braves (April 1, 3 & 4), New York Mets (April 5-7; April 30-May 2), St. Louis Cardinals (April 16-18), San Francisco Giants (April 19-21) and Milwaukee Brewers (May 3-6).
This “soft opening” of Phillies baseball is in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as dependent on a continuation of declining COVID-19 cases in the region. The well-being and safety of fans, players and staff will continue to be the absolute priority.
The limited return of fans also includes the addition of extensive health and safety protocols for all Phillies home games, with operational specifics to be announced prior to Opening Day. Among the protocols:
- With capacity limits for outdoor events currently capped at 20%, 8,800 fans will be permitted at each Phillies home game.
- To allow for socially distant seating, fans will be seated in pods of two, three or four people, with limited pods available for five to six people.
- All attendees age two years and older must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times on ballpark property, other than when actively eating or drinking at their ticketed seats.
- All areas of the ballpark accessed by fans will be cleaned and disinfected before, during and after each game by a newly created “Clean Team” utilizing processes and products approved by the CDC and EPA specifically for use against COVID-19. Hand sanitizing stations will also be widely available.
“We have been diligently working with our city and state officials to finalize health and safety protocols at Citizens Bank Park. With these important measures now in place, we are excited to safely welcome a limited number of our fans back to the ballpark experience,” said Phillies Executive Vice President David Buck. “The unmatched energy our fans bring to the game has undoubtedly been missed, and we can’t wait to hear their cheers once again come Opening Day.”
The opportunity to attend the Phillies first 19 regular season home games at Citizens Bank Park will be offered initially to season ticket holders. The public will also have the chance to purchase tickets beginning on Friday, March 12, available online only at Phillies.com. All tickets will be mobile.
Tickets for the remaining 62 regular season home games will go on sale in early April. The amount of tickets sold for these games may increase or decrease as health conditions evolve. The Phillies will continue to consult with, and take direction from, local and state officials throughout the season.
Fans are encouraged to visit Phillies.com or follow @phillies on social media for news and updates, including ticket availability for future games.I
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LEAFS AT OILERS PREGAME NOTES
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (16-4-2 – 34 Points) vs.
EDMONTON OILERS (14-9-0 – 28 Points)
MARCH 1, 2021 ▪ 10:00 PM EST
ROGERS PLACE (EDMONTON, AB) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ONTARIO ▪ RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus EDMONTON
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 55-44-8-2 (108 Games) |
| ALL-TIME on the ROAD: | 25-25-6-2 (57 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 3-1-1 |
| LAST FIVE: | 3-1-1 |
| LAST 10: | 7-2-1 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus EDMONTON
| GAMES PLAYED: | Joe Thornton (69), TJ Brodie (44), Jake Muzzin (36) |
| GOALS: | Joe Thornton (12), Jason Spezza (11), Wayne Simmonds (9) |
| ASSISTS: | Joe Thornton (59), Jason Spezza (19), TJ Brodie (18) |
| POINTS: | Joe Thornton (71), Jason Spezza (30), John Tavares (24) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Joe Thornton (28), Wayne Simmonds, (24), Zach Bogosian (23) |
MAPLE LEAFS – OILERS TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | EDMONTON | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 78 (2nd) | 79 (1st) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 55 (t-13th) | 69 (26th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 22/68 [31.3%] (2nd) | 22/81 [27.2%] (7th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 54/68 [79.4%] (17th) | 55/71 [78.6%] (20th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 29.9 (t-17th) | 30.8 (12th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 28.6 (7th) | 32.3 (t-28th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 897 (12th) | 972 (4th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 48.9% (21st) | 47.9% (t-25th) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 52.5% (t-7th) | 50.1% (t-13th) |
MAPLE LEAFS – OILERS NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Nov. 11, 1979 (Toronto 6, Edmonton 3) |
| All-Time Record: | 55-44-8-2 (109 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 30-19-2-0 (51 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 25-25-6-2 (58 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road: | Feb. 27, 2021 (Toronto 4, Edmonton 0) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 18 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 22 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 32 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 10 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | N/A |
| PIMs | 22 (Simmonds) |
| SHOTS | 82 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 59.6% (Tavares) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 57.7% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 38 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 22 (Marner) |
| HITS | 38 (Hyman) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:53 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:38 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 3:13 (Holl) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| Frederik Andersen | – Second in the NHL in wins (11).- Tied for 11th among NHL goaltenders in saves made (411).- Has a 14-1-2 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage in 18 career games against Edmonton. |
| Travis Boyd | – Averaging 2.39 points per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which ranks fifth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games. |
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 18:50 in even-strength ice time, which ranks second among Toronto skaters.- Fourth among Maple Leafs defencemen in points (0-6-6). |
| Jack Campbell | – Is 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage this season.- Earned his first shutout of the season and the third of his career on February 27 at Edmonton. |
| Justin Holl | – Ranks 22nd among NHL right handed defencemen who average at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:11) with a shot attempt percentage of 53.3% when the score is within one goal.- Tied for 18th in the NHL in shorthanded ice time per game (3:13). |
| Michael Hutchinson | – Has a .929 save percentage at even-strength through two starts this season. |
| Zach Hyman | – Leads Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:12).- Tied for the second-highest on-ice goals for percentage (69.2%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto forwards. |
| Alex Kerfoot | – Has five goals and four assists in 12 career games against Edmonton.- Tied for sixth among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.9).- Had seven points (3-4-7) in 12 games during the month of February. |
| Mitch Marner | – Third among NHLers in assists (22)- Fifth among NHLers in points (10-22-32).- Tied for second in the NHL in even-strength goals (10).- Leads NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:40).- Has played 39.1% of Toronto’s shorthanded ice time.- Has the highest on-ice goals for percentage (75.0%) at 5-on-5 among Toronto forwards.. |
| Auston Matthews | – Leads the NHL in goals (18).- Tied for fourth among NHLers in points (18-13-31).- Averaging 21:54 in time on ice per game, which is fourth among NHL forwards.- Ranks fourth among Maple Leafs forwards in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (51.7%).- Third in the NHL in shots on goal (82).- Tied for the NHL lead in scoring during the month of February (12-9-21). |
| Ilya Mikheyev | – Ranks third among Maple Leafs forwards in shorthanded ice time per game (2:02).- Has an average of 16.1 shot attempts per 60 minutes of shorthanded ice time, which ranks fifth among NHLers who have played at least 40 minutes of shorthanded ice time (44:49). – Has started 36.5% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Tied for 26th among NHL skaters in shorthanded ice time per game (3:03).- Tied for 18th among NHL defencemen and ranks sixth among Maple Leafs in points (1-12-13). – Has started 46.5 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which is the lowest mark among Toronto defencemen. |
| William Nylander | – Has the seventh highest points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 (1.65) among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Has a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 51.5%, which is the third-highest percentage among Maple Leafs forwards who have appeared in at least five games.- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 52.9% at 5-on-5.- Averaging 2.17 takeaways per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks third on the Maple Leafs. |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads Maple Leafs in average time on ice (23:53).- Tied for seventh among NHL defencemen in points (2-14-16).- Has eight assists in nine games on the road this season.- Had nine points (1-8-9) in 12 games during the month of February. |
| Jason Spezza | – Has the fourth-highest points per 60 minutes rate (2.90) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs who have appeared in over five games.- Has won 57.9% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is the seventh highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 75 defensive zone draws (95). |
| John Tavares | – Tied for 18th in the NHL in power play goals (4).- Has the fourth-highest faceoff win percentage (59.6%) among NHLers who have taken at least 300 faceoffs (322).- Has a goal and nine assists in nine games on the road this season.- Has six points (1-5-6) in five games against Edmonton in 2020-21.- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 58.8% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21. |
| Joe Thornton | – Has the highest 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage among Toronto skaters at 57.7%.- Has three goals and seven assists in 10 games this season. |
CURRENT POINT STREAKS
| Zach Hyman | Points (1-1-2) in two consecutive games. |
| William Nylander | Goals (3) in two consecutive games. |
UPCOMING MILESTONES
| Zach Bogosian | Two points from 200 NHL points |
| Travis Boyd | One game from 100 career NHL games |
| Jake Muzzin | One game from 600 career NHL games |
| Joe Thornton | Four assists from 1,100 career NHL assists |
RECENT MILESTONES
| None | |
INJURY REPORT
| Frederik Andersen (Lower Body) | Did not play on Feb. 27 at EDM |
| Auston Matthews (Hand) | Did not play on Feb. 27 at EDM. |
| Wayne Simmonds (Wrist) | On injured reserve. |
| Man Games Lost: 58 | |
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
| Feb. 27 | Reassigned forward Kenny Agostino and defenceman Timothy Liljegren to the taxi squad. Loaned forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenceman Martin Marincin to the Toronto Marlies. |
Monk’s three-point play helps Hornets stun Kings 127-126 — The China Post, Taiwan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — PJ Washington scored a career-high 42 points, Malik Monk converted a three-point play with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Charlotte Hornets stunned the Sacramento Kings 127-126 with a late rally Sunday night. Monk finished with 21 points to help Charlotte come back despite playing without leading scorer Gordon Hayward, who sat […]
Monk’s three-point play helps Hornets stun Kings 127-126 — The China Post, Taiwan
JAYS TRAVEL ROSTER VS. YANKEES
BULLS-RAPTORS GAME POSTPONED
TORONTO-CHICAGO GAME POSTPONED
The NBA announced Sunday that tonight’s game between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls at Amalie Arena in Tampa has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.
Official releaseFebruary 28, 2021 10:49 AM
NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association game scheduled for Sunday night between the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.
Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.
MAPLE LEAFS 4, OILERS 0
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (16-4-2 – 34 Points) vs.
EDMONTON OILERS (14-9-0 – 28 Points)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | FINAL | |
| TORONTO | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 4 |
| EDMONTON | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 |
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
ON THE SCORESHEET
- William Nylander put the Maple Leafs on the board with a power play goal at 14:37 of the first period. Nylander has goals (3) in two consecutive games. He has five points (3-2-5) in five games against the Oilers this season. He has 13 points (5-8-13) in 13 career games against Edmonton.
- Mitch Marner registered the primary assist on Nylander’s first period goal and later scored the second Toronto goal of the game at 15:50 of the first period. Tonight’s game is Marner’s seventh multi-assist and 10th multi-point game of the season. He has 14 points (4-10-14) in nine games on the road this season. He has six points (2-4-6) in five games against Edmonton in 2020-21.
- Jason Spezza scored the third Maple Leafs goal of the night at 11:15 of the second period. Spezza has four points (2-2-4) in five games against the Oilers this season. He has seven points (4-3-7) in 12 games during the month of February.
- Zach Hyman scored Toronto’s four goal of the game at 13:34 of the third period. Hyman has points (1-1-2) in two consecutive games. He has scored four of his five goals on the road this season. In 10 games during the month of February, Hyman has recorded eight points (3-5-8).
- John Tavares picked up the secondary assist on Nylander’s first period goal and later recorded the primary assist on Marner’s first period goal. Tonight’s game is his fourth multi-assist and fifth multi-point performance of the season. He has 10 points (1-9-10) in nine games on the road this season. In five games against the Oilers in 2020-21, Tavares has registered six points (1-5-6).
- Joe Thornton had the secondary assist on Marner’s second period goal. Thornton has 10 points (3-7-10) in 10 games played this season. He has four points (1-3-4) in four games on the road this season. He has 71 points (12-59-71) in 69 career games against the Oilers.
- Jimmy Vesey registered the primary assist on Spezza’s second period goal. Vesey has two goals and two assists in 22 games this season. He has registered both of his assists on the road in 2020-21.
- TJ Brodie picked up the secondary assist on Spezza’s second period goal. Brodie has six assists in 22 games this season. He has registered four of his six assists in five games against the Oilers in 2020-21.
- Pierre Engvall registered the primary assist on Hyman’s third period goal. Engvall has a goal and two assists in 13 games this season. Both of his assists have come on the road in six games played this season.
- Jake Muzzin had the secondary assist on Hyman’s third period goal. Muzzin has four assists over his last five games played. He has recorded nine assists in 10 games during the month of February. He has seven points (1-6-7) in nine road games in 2020-21.
- Jack Campbell stopped all 30 shots he faced to earn his first shutout of 2020-21 and the third shutout of his career.
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 9 (8) | 13 (13) | 7 (7) | – | 29 (28) |
| EDMONTON | 10 (10) | 11 (11) | 9 (9) | – | 30 (30) |
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| TORONTO | 14 (13) | 18 (18) | 7 (7) | – | 39 (38) |
| EDMONTON | 21 (21) | 21 (21) | 16 (16) | – | 58 (58) |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
| Record on the Road | 7-1-1 (9 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Edmonton | 55-44-8-2 (109 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Edmonton on the Road | 25-25-6-2 (58 Games) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| Shots | 5 (Tavares) |
| Shot Attempts | 8 (Tavares) |
| Faceoff Wins | 13 (Tavares) |
| Faceoff Win Percentage | 100% (Thornton – 2 won, 0 lost) |
| Hits | 4 (Muzzin) |
| Blocked Shots | 3 (Muzzin, Rielly) |
| Takeaways | 2 (Bogosian, Hyman, Marner) |
| TOI | 24:15 (Rielly) |
| Power Play TOI | 0:24 (Five players tied) |
| Shorthanded TOI | N/A |
| Shifts | 25 (Rielly) |
| 5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage | 60.0% (Dermott – 12 for, 8 against) |
RECORD WHEN…
| Scoring first | 6-2-1 |
| Lead after 1 | 6-1-1 |
| Lead after 2 | 11-1-1 |
| Score 1 power play goal | 7-0-2 |
| Do not allow a power play goal | 9-1-1 |
| Outshot by opponent | 9-2-1 |
| Saturday | 4-1-1 |
OF NOTE…
- The Maple Leafs went did not take a penalty tonight. Toronto was 1-for-1 on the power play.
- Morgan Rielly was on the ice for a team-high 19 shot attempts for at 5-on-5. Rielly finished the game with a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 44.2% (19 for, 24 against).
- Mitch Marner and John Tavares started 15.4% of their 5-on-5 faceoffs in the defensive zone, which was the lowest mark among Toronto skaters.
- John Tavares was 7-for-10 (70%) on defensive zone faceoffs tonight and won 60% (6 won, 4 lost) of his faceoffs against Edmonton centre Connor McDavid.
UPCOMING GAMES:
- Monday, March 1, 10:00 p.m. at Edmonton Oilers (Sportsnet Ontario, FAN 590)
- Wednesday, March 3, 8:00 p.m. at Edmonton Oilers (Sportsnet, TSN 1050)
- Thursday, March 4, 10:00 p.m. at Vancouver Canucks (TSN4, FAN 590)
- Saturday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. at Vancouver Canucks (Sportsnet, TSN 1050)
- Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. vs. Winnipeg Jets (TSN4, FAN 590)
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.
Kings snap skid, top Pistons 110-107 in strange finish — Daily Democrat
DETROIT (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 27 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 110-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Kings snap skid, top Pistons 110-107 in strange finish — Daily Democrat
Rockies’ Trevor Story knows how to cut down strikeouts, maintain power — The Denver Post
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One of Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard’s goals is to cut down on strikeouts, which soared to 36.8% during last year’s shortened season. Hilliard should turn to all-star shortstop Trevor Story for some tips. Story made an immediate impact as a rookie in 2016, slugging 27 homers in 97 games before his season…
Rockies’ Trevor Story knows how to cut down strikeouts, maintain power — The Denver Post
The view from left field 