There’s reason for Lakers fans to be concerned.
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BELLEVILLE SENATORS (12-15-1-0 – 25 Points) vs.
TORONTO MARLIES (10-13-0-1 – 21 Points)
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | FINAL | |
| BELLEVILLE | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | 4 |
| TORONTO | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 |
SCORING SUMMARY
Belleville: A. Crookshank (3) (L. Shaw, L. Brown), P. Kelly (7) SH (J. Beaudin, H. Labrie), J. LaBate (6) SH (Unassisted), C. Cassels (1) (L. Thomson, J. Beaudin)
Goaltender: M. Sogaard (29/30)
Toronto: J. Duszak (4) PP (N. Robertson, K. Kossila)
Goaltender: V. Vehviläinen (24/28)
ON THE SCORESHEET
OF NOTE…
RECORD WHEN…
Trailing after 1 2-5-0-1
Trailing after 2 0-11-0-1
Scored a power play goal 6-4-0-0
Did not allow a power play goal 9-6-0-0
Outshot opponent 6-8-0-0
Sunday 1-1-0-1
REGULAR SEASON LEADERS
Goals 9 (Gaudet)
Assists 12 (Agostino)
Points 20 (Agostino)
PPG 2 (Agostino, Brazeau, Kossila)
Shots 62 (Agostino)
+/- +8 (Kossila)
PIMS 43 (Clune)
POSTGAME QUOTES
HEAD COACH GREG MOORE
On today’s game:
We simply got outcompeted in the first 20 minutes. We found ourselves in the second and in the third. We competed better. We gave ourselves a chance to be in the game, but we didn’t come out with the tenacity we needed and the level of compete and just some of the decision-making. To give up two goals in the same power play in the first period, our power play units have got to do a much better job at taking responsibility to set up our team for positive momentum coming out of those power plays. To give up those goals is uncalled for and that put us behind. It is good to see that the team responded but we can’t have a first period like that.
On Veini Vehviläinen:
I’m sure he wasn’t happy with the first period and how that went. Hopefully he understands that we as a team in front of him didn’t play very well and the chances that we gave up were really challenging. It’s not like he let in any bad goals. What was really promising was just show solid and confident he looked even after the first period. He made some big saves in the second. Really hung in there and finished the game strong which shows to his character and how mentally tough he is. It could have been an easy first period for a goalie to lose himself.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
May 2 Riley McCourt (D) – Loaned to Wichita (ECHL)
May 1 Veini Vehviläinen (G) – Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL)
May 1 Martin Marincin (D) – Returned on loan from Toronto (NHL)
UPCOMING GAMES:
*All times Eastern Standard Time
Tuesday, May 4 at Laval – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 vs. Manitoba – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 vs. Manitoba – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 vs. Manitoba – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11 vs. Laval – 7:00 p.m.
Athletics left-hander Jesus Luzardo will be off the mound for a while – and maybe off video games, too.
Athletics lefty Jesus Luzardo breaks finger on video game — MLB | NBC Sports
These losses feel different to D’Angelo Russell. The Timberwolves have has lost just twice in their past seven games — on April 21 at Sacramento and then Saturday at home in overtime against New Orleans — and both were the result of them squandering double-digit leads late in the fourth quarter. While that can be […]
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VANCOUVER CANUCKS (19-23-3 – 41 Points) vs.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (33-13-5 – 71 Points)
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | FINAL | |
| VANCOUVER | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 |
| TORONTO | 1 | 1 | 3 | – | 5 |
GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACEOFF SUMMARY
POSTGAME QUOTES:
ON THE SCORESHEET
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| VANCOUVER | 11 (9) | 12 (12) | 4 (2) | – | 27 (23) |
| TORONTO | 6 (6) | 10 (10) | 14 (13) | – | 30 (29) |
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | TOTAL | |
| VANCOUVER | 24 (19) | 20 (20) | 11 (7) | – | 55 (46) |
| TORONTO | 11 (11) | 14 (14) | 19 (17) | – | 44 (42) |
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
| Record at Home | 16-7-3 (26 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Vancouver | 66-65-22-4 (157 Games) |
| All-Time Record vs. Vancouver at Home | 40-25-11-1 (77 Games) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| Shots | 4 (Matthews, Rielly) |
| Shot Attempts | 6 (Matthews) |
| Faceoff Wins | 9 (Tavares) |
| Faceoff Win Percentage | 60% (Tavares – 9 won, 6 lost) |
| Hits | 5 (Foligno) |
| Blocked Shots | 3 (Holl) |
| Takeaways | 3 (Nylander) |
| TOI | 24:00 (Brodie) |
| Power Play TOI | 1:38 (Rielly) |
| Shorthanded TOI | 1:37 (Holl) |
| Shifts | 29 (Brodie, Rielly) |
| 5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage | 59.1% (Matthews – 13 for, 9 against) |
RECORD WHEN…
| Opponent scores first | 9-8-3 |
| Tied after 1 | 11-4-1 |
| Lead after 2 | 22-2-3 |
| Do not score a power play goal | 17-9-2 |
| Do not allow a power play goal | 23-2-3 |
| Outshooting opponent | 17-9-3 |
| Saturday | 9-3-1 |
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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Warriors forward Draymond Green is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets with a left trapezius contusion.
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Even with the returns of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have a tough balance to finish the regular season
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Garden fan capacity will be increased to 25% on May 10, but for now, 12% — or roughly 2,800 spectators — is there to support their team. 927 more words
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VANCOUVER CANUCKS (19-22-3 – 41 Points) vs.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (32-13-5 – 69 Points)
MAY 1, 2021 ▪ 7:00 PM EST
SCOTIABANK ARENA (TORONTO, ON) ▪
TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: 680 NEWS
MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus VANCOUVER
| ALL-TIME RECORD: | 65-65-22-4 (156 Games) |
| ALL-TIME at HOME: | 39-25-11-1 (76 Games) |
| 2020-21: | 4-3-1 |
| LAST FIVE: | 1-3-1 |
| LAST 10: | 6-3-1 |
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus VANCOUVER
| GAMES PLAYED: | Joe Thornton (75), TJ Brodie (44), Jake Muzzin (39) |
| GOALS: | Joe Thornton (18), John Tavares (13), Auston Matthews (12) |
| ASSISTS: | Joe Thornton (57), John Tavares (15), TJ Brodie (13) |
| POINTS: | Joe Thornton (75), John Tavares (28), Jason Spezza (21) |
| PENALTY MINUTES: | Joe Thornton (51), Nick Foligno (30), Jake Muzzin (28) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANUCKS TEAM STATS
| TORONTO | VANCOUVER | |
| GOALS FOR (Rank): | 166 (t-6th) | 115 (t-29th) |
| GOALS AGAINST (Rank): | 132 (10th) | 141 (t-15th) |
| POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): | 30/138 [21.7%] (11th) | 24/122 [19.7%] (19th) |
| PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): | 98/128 [76.6%] (26th) | 115/146 [78.8%] (20th) |
| SHOTS PER GAME (Rank): | 31.2 (7th) | 29.5 (t-19th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME (Rank): | 28.2 (7th) | 33.3 (30th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPTS FOR (Rank): | 2189 (9th) | 1850 (31st) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): | 50.7% (t-12th) | 46.7% (28th) |
| FACEOFF % (Rank): | 50.8% (12th) | 53.1 (t-4th) |
MAPLE LEAFS – CANUCKS NOTES
| First Matchup between Clubs: | Oct. 11, 1970 (Vancouver 5, Toronto 3) |
| All-Time Record: | 65-65-22-4 (156 Games) |
| All-Time Record at Home: | 39-25-11-1 (76 Games) |
| All-Time Record on the Road: | 26-40-11-3 (80 Games) |
| Last Win vs. Opponent at Home: | April 29, 2021 (Toronto 4, Vancouver 1) |
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
| CATEGORY | LEADER |
| GOALS | 36 (Matthews) |
| ASSISTS | 44 (Marner) |
| POINTS | 62 (Marner) |
| POWER PLAY POINTS | 14 (Marner) |
| SHORTHANDED POINTS | 2 (Marner) |
| PIMs | 49 (Bogosian) |
| SHOTS | 197 (Matthews) |
| FACEOFF WIN% | 56.3% (Spezza) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 55.4% (Thornton) |
| BLOCKED SHOTS | 85 (Muzzin) |
| TAKEAWAYS | 45 (Marner) |
| HITS | 92 (Muzzin) |
| TOI PER GAME | 23:43 (Rielly) |
| PP TOI PER GAME | 3:12 (Matthews) |
| SH TOI PER GAME | 2:32 (Holl) |
MAPLE LEAFS PLAYER NOTES
| TJ Brodie | – Averaging 19:00 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 (66.2%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen.- Second among Maple Leafs in shifts per game (25.9).- Tied for 18th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (21). |
| Adam Brooks | – Has three goals and an assist in seven games with the Maple Leafs this season.- Averaging 1.92 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks eighth 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 14-2-1 with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage this season.- Tied for the fifth-highest even-strength save percentage (.931) among goaltenders who have appeared in at least 10 games 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. |
| Nick Foligno | – Has registered three assists in three games with the Maple Leafs.- Averaging 2:19 per game in shorthanded ice time with Toronto since joining the club.- Averaging 9.46 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 1.88 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranks ninth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games.- Averaging 11.49 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time as a Maple Leaf, which ranks 12th among Toronto skaters who have appeared in over five games. |
| Justin Holl | – Ranks 15th among right handed defencemen in the NHL in time on ice at 5-on-5 (17:52).- Ranks 16th 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 52.0% 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 (19.6).- Has the 10th 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 | – Third among NHLers in assists (44).- Second in the NHL in assists at 5-on-5 (25).- Third among NHLers in points (18-44-62).- Tied for fourth in the NHL in even-strength goals (18).- Second in the NHL in primary assists (31).- Third among NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:27).- Has the seventh highest on-ice goals for percentage (62.0%) 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 (36).- Leads the NHL in even-strength goals (26).- Has scored the first goal of the game on nine occasions, which leads the NHL.- Tied for first in the NHL in game-winning goals (11).- Tied for sixth among NHLers in points (36-24-60).- Ranks second in the NHL in shots on goal (197).- Second among Maple Leafs forwards who have appeared in over 10 games 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 started 36.0% 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 8.01 shots per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which ranks eighth among Maple Leafs who have appeared in at least five games. |
| Jake Muzzin | – Ranks 12th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (24).- Tied for 23rd among NHL defencemen and is ninth among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (2-16-18). – One of 10 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 85 hits (92) and 85 blocked shots (85). |
| Morgan Rielly | – Leads the Maple Leafs and is 22nd among NHLers in average time on ice (23:43).- Tied for 13th among NHL defencemen in points (4-28-32).- Tied for 10th among NHL defencemen in assists (28).- Tied for 14th 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 1-1-1 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage in four appearances with Toronto.- Has a 3-2-2 record with a .899 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against average in eight career games against the Canucks.- 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 (3.07) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs skaters.- Has won 54.4% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which is the 15th highest percentage among NHLers who have taken at least 200 defensive zone draws (217). |
| John Tavares | – Tied for 28th in the NHL in points (17-28-45).- Tied for 18th in the NHL in even-strength points (11-22-33).- Tied for the eighth highest faceoff win percentage (55.6%) among NHLers who have taken at least 750 faceoffs (761).- Has an on-ice goals for percentage of 57.6% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which is ninth among Toronto skaters who have appeared in at least five games.- Averages 13.86 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 eighth points (4-4-8) in eight games against the Canucks 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 55.4%.- Averaging 1.49 points per 60 minutes of ice time 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
| Mitch Marner | Assists (2) in two consecutive games and points (4-4-8) in five consecutive games. |
| Auston Matthews | Goals (2) in two consecutive games. |
| William Nylander | Goals (2) in two consecutive games and points (2-1-3) in three consecutive games. |
| Jason Spezza | Assists (4) in three consecutive games and points (1-4-5) in four consecutive games. |
| Joe Thornton | Assists (2) in two consecutive games and points (1-3-4) in four consecutive games. |
| Zach Hyman | One assist from 100 NHL assists |
| John Tavares | Five games from 200 games as a Maple Leaf |
RECENT MILESTONES
| Travis Dermott | 200th NHL game (April 24 at Winnipeg) |
| Mitch Marner | 100th NHL goal (April 24 at Winnipeg) |
| Joe Thornton | 1,100th NHL assist (April 28 at Montreal) |
INJURY REPORT
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
| None | |
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