MAPLE LEAFS-LIGHTNING GAME 3

2022 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Monday, May 2, 7:30 pm, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay
Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 pm, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay
Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Sunday, May 8, 7:00 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 10, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay (TBD)
Thursday, May 12, Toronto at Tampa Bay (TBD)*
Saturday, May 14, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay (TBD)*
*If Necessary
INJURY REPORT
Petr Mrazek (Groin)
Rasmus Sandin (Knee)
THE SERIES
SERIES RECORD vs. TAMPA BAY: 1-1
ALL-TIME POSTSEASON RECORD vs. TAMPA BAY: 1-1
ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON RECORD vs. TAMPA BAY: 58-37-2-7 (HOME: 30-19-1-3/ROAD: 28-18-1-4)
LAST GAME
2021-22 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
RESULTS: The Maple Leafs went 2-2-0 in four games against Tampa Bay during the 2021-22 season. Toronto was 1-1-0 in two games played on
home ice and held a 1-1-0 record in two games in Tampa Bay.
LEADING SCORERS
Toronto: Matthews (3-4-7), Marner (1-4-5), Tavares (1-2-3)
Tampa Bay: Stamkos (2-7-9), Palat (3-3-6), Killorn (2-3-5)
GOALTENDERS
Toronto: Campbell (2-1-0; 2.33 GAA; .918 SV%), Kallgren (0-1-0; 8.02 GAA, 778 SV%)
Tampa Bay: Vasilevskiy (2-1-1; 2.97 GAA; 919 SV%)
Toronto Maple Leafs: Media Notes
Score: Toronto 3 vs. Tampa Bay 5
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
TOR Goals: Bunting, Marner, Kerfoot
TBL Goals: Hedman, Perry, Kucherov, Hagel, Point
TOR Goaltender: Campbell, 29/34, .853 SV%
TBL Goaltender: Vasilevskiy, 31/34, .912 SV%
TOR Power Play: 0-for-4
TOR Penalty Kill: 4-for-7
Team Notes:

Michael Bunting appeared in his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut during
Wednesday’s game and went on to score his first career playoff goal. Per
NHL Stats, Bunting became the fourth Maple Leafs rookie in the past 30
years to score in their playoff debut, joining Mitchell Marner (Game 1 of
2017 R1), Adam Mair (Game 3 of 1999 CSF) and Mark Kolesar (Game 3
of 1996 CQF).
Mitch Marner scored during the third period of Wednesday’s game.
Marner also scored in Game One against Tampa Bay, marking the first
occasion of his Stanley Cup Playoffs career where he has scored in backto-back games.
Alexander Kerfoot scored Toronto’s third goal of the game shorthanded.
The Maple Leafs recorded their second shorthanded goal of the
postseason, currently leading all NHL playoff teams.
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
Games Played: Jason Spezza (51)
Goals: Jason Spezza (23)
Assists: Jason Spezza (34)
Points: Jason Spezza (57)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (92)
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING CAREER LEADERS vs. MAPLE LEAFS:
Games Played: Steven Stamkos (45)
Goals: Steven Stamkos (22)
Assists: Steven Stamkos (36)
Points: Steven Stamkos (58)
Penalty Minutes: Pat Maroon (38)
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF GAME LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 92 GP
2) Jake Muzzin – 67 GP
3) Kyle Clifford – 65 GP
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 28 (92 GP)
t-2) John Tavares – 15 (39 GP)
t-2) Auston Matthews – 15 (34 GP)
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF ASSIST LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 47 (92 GP)
2) Mitch Marner – 23 (34 GP)
t-3) Morgan Rielly – 17 (33 GP)
t-3) Jake Muzzin – 17 (67 GP)
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF POINTS LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 75 (92 GP)
2) John Tavares – 31 (39 GP)
3) Mitch Marner – 30 (34 GP)
MAPLE LEAFS POSTSEASON HISTORY
The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs mark the Maple Leafs’ 71st appearance in the postseason.
The Maple Leafs are playing in their 114th Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Toronto has a record of 262-289-4 in 555 postseason games for the franchise.
TORONTO ALL-TIME PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS
1) Wendel Clark – 34 (79 GP)
t-2) Mats Sundin – 32 (77 GP)
t-2) Dave Keon – 32 (89 GP)
4) Ted Kennedy – 29 (78 GP)
t-5) Steve Thomas – 26 (63 GP)
t-5) George Armstrong – 26 (110 GP)
TORONTO ALL-TIME PLAYOFF ASSIST LEADERS
1) Doug Gilmour – 60 (52 GP)
2) Darryl Sittler – 40 (64 GP)
t-3) Red Kelly – 38 (70 GP)
t-3) Mats Sundin – 38 (77 GP)
5) Borje Salming – 37 (81 GP)
TORONTO ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS
1) Doug Gilmour – 77 (52 GP)
2) Mats Sundin – 70 (77 GP)
3) Dave Keon – 67 (89 GP)
4) Darryl Sittler – 65 (64 GP)
5) Wendel Clark – 61 (79 GP)
HOW THE MAPLE LEAFS WERE BUILT
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
THE MAN ADVANTAGE, 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Draft (7) Free Agent (11) Trade (8)
2018 – Sandin (29th overall) 2021 – Kaše (July 31) 2022 – Blackwell (Mar. 20)
2017 – Liljegren (17th overall) 2021 – Mrazek (July 28) 2022 – Giordano (Mar. 20)
2016 – Matthews (1st overall) 2021 – Bunting (July 28) 2022 – Lyubushkin (Feb. 19)
2015 – Marner (4th overall) 2021 – Kämpf (July 28) 2021 – Clifford (Nov. 16)
2014 – Engvall (188th overall) 2021 – Källgren (May 19) 2020 – Anderson (Oct. 10)
2014 – Nylander (8th overall) 2020 – Brodie (Oct. 9) 2020 – Campbell (Feb. 5)
2012 – Rielly (5th overall) 2020 – Simmonds (Oct. 9) 2019 – Kerfoot (July 1)
2019 – Spezza (July 1) 2019 – Muzzin (Jan. 28)
2019 – Mikheyev (May 6)
2018 – Tavares (July 1)
2016 – Holl (July 2)
NAME PRONUNCIATION NAME PRONUNCIATION
Joey Anderson JOH-ee AN-duhr-suhn Timothy Liljegren TIH-moh-thee LIHL-yeh-grehn
Colin Blackwell KAW-lihn BLAK-wehll Ilya Lyubushkin IHL-yah loo-BUHSH-kihn
TJ Brodie TEE-JAY BROH-dee Mitch Marner MIHTCH MAHR-nuhr
Michael Bunting MIGH-kuhl BUHN-tihng Auston Matthews AW-stuhn MA-thewz
Jack Campbell JAK KAM-buhl Ilya Mikheyev ihl-YAH mihk-HAY-ehv
Kyle Clifford KIGHL KLIHF-fuhrd Petr Mrazek PEE-tuhr M’RAZ-ihk
Pierre Engvall pee-AIHR EHNG-vuhl Jake Muzzin JAYK MUH-zihn
Mark Giordano MAHRK jee-ohr-DAN-oh William Nylander WIHL-yuhm NEE-lan-duhr
Justin Holl JUHS-tihn HOHL Morgan Rielly MOHR-guhn RIGH-lee
Erik Källgren AIR-ihk SHAHL-grehn Rasmus Sandin RAZ-muhs san-DEEN
David Kämpf DAY-vihd KAMPF Wayne Simmonds WAYN SIH-muhnds
Ondrej Kaše AWN-dray KAH-sheh Jason Spezza JAY-suhn SPEHT-zuh
Alexander Kerfoot al-ehx-AN-duhr KUHR-fuht John Tavares JAWN tah-VAHR-ehs
Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)
Power Play Goal Leader: 16 – Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 31 – Nylander (13G, 18A)
2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)
ON THE PK, 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
2021-22 REGULAR SEASON LEADERS
2021-22 REGULAR SEASON GAME HIGHS
Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 4 – Mikheyev
Shorthanded Point Leader: 4 – Mikheyev (4G), Kämpf (2G, 2A), Marner (3G, 1A)
2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)
CATEGORY LEADER CATEGORY LEADER
GOALS 60 – Matthews HITS 148 – Simmonds
ASSISTS 62 – Marner BLOCKED SHOTS 106 – Brodie
POINTS 106 – Matthews (60G, 46A) TAKEAWAYS 92 – Matthews
POWER PLAY POINTS 31 – Nylander (13G, 18A) TOI PER GAME 23:44 – Rielly
SHORTHANDED POINTS
4 – Kämpf (2G, 2A), Mikheyev (4G),
Marner (3G, 1A)
PP TOI PER GAME 3:06 – Marner, Matthews
PIMs 96 – Simmonds SH TOI PER GAME 2:36 – Muzzin
SHOTS 348 – Matthews WINS 31 – Campbell
FACEOFF% 60.6% – Tavares GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 2.64 – Campbell
5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % 59.71% – Matthews SAVE PERCENTAGE .914 – Campbell
CATEGORY HOME ROAD
Most Goals, Game
3 – Matthews, Dec. 1 vs. COL, Jan. 31 vs. NJD,
March 8 vs. SEA
4 – Marner, Feb. 26 at DET
Most Assists, Game 4 – Rielly, Dec. 7 vs. CBJ 4 – Bunting, Feb. 26 at DET
Most Points, Game
4 – Marner, Nov. 6 vs. BOS, (1G, 3A) – Rielly,
Dec. 7 vs. CBJ (4A) – Matthews, Jan. 31 vs. NJD
(3G, 1A)
6 – Marner, Feb. 26 at DET (4G, 2A)
Most Shots, Game
8 – Matthews, Oct. 18 vs. NYR, Nov. 12 vs. CGY,
Dec. 1 vs. COL, March 5 vs. VAN – Mikheyev,
March 15 vs. DAL
12 – Matthews, April 7 at DAL
Time on Ice, Game 27:58 – Rielly, Jan. 26 vs. ANA 27:41 – Rielly, Jan. 15 at STL
Most Saves, Game 45 – Campbell, Feb. 18 vs. PIT 44 – Campbell, Jan. 8 at COL
CATEGORY GAME PERIOD
Most Goals, For 10 – Feb. 26 at DET 5 – 3rd, Jan. 29 at DET
Most Goals, Against 8 – Apr. 21 at TBL 5 – 3rd, Feb. 26 at DET
Most Shots, For 53 – Feb. 12 at VAN 25 – 3rd, Oct. 14 at OTT
Most Shots, Against 49 – Jan. 8 at COL, April 5 at FLA 23 – 3rd, Nov. 6 vs. BOS
Fewest Shots, For 18 – Jan. 11 at VGK 2 – 3rd, Jan. 11 at VGK
Fewest Shots, Against
18 – Jan. 12 at ARI, Mar. 26 at MTL, April 7 at
DAL
2 – 2nd, Oct. 18 vs. NYR – 3rd, Jan. 31 vs. NJD

LIGHTNING BOLTS

LAST GAME
Lightning 5 at Toronto 3
Tampa Bay bounced back with a 5-3 victory over Toronto in Game 2 of the teams’ best-of-seven First Round series in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs to
level the series at a game apiece…The Lightning have won their last eight Game 2s and are 23-10 all-time in Game 2s, including a 10-3 mark in road
Game 2s…Tampa Bay improved to 16-0 in games following a loss over the last three postseasons, a streak that started with a win in an opening round
robin game in the 2020 Playoffs and is the longest-such streak in NHL playoff history…Victor Hedman notched a career-high four points (goal, 3
assists) and Nikita Kucherov chipped in three points (goal, 2 assists) to lead the Lightning charge…Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped
31-of-34 shots to pick up his 50th career playoff win…Tampa Bay never trailed in the win…Brandon Hagel netted what would prove to be the gamewinning goal at 1:33 of the third period for his first career playoff goal, which gave the Bolts a 4-1 lead at the time…Pat Maroon skated in his 50th career
playoff game with Tampa Bay.
PP: TBL – 3-7 TOR – 0-4
SOG: TBL – 34 TOR – 34
Attendance: 19,135
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
The Lightning and the Maple Leafs are playing Game 3 of their best-of-seven First Round series in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs…The Bolts and Leafs
are meeting for the first time in the postseason in Tampa…Tampa Bay is 19-13 all-time in Game 3s, including a 6-6 mark in home Game 3s…The
Lightning are 11-9 in Game 3s under head coach Jon Cooper, including a 2-3 mark at home…Steven Stamkos is Tampa Bay’s all-time leader for
scoring against Toronto (reg. season and playoffs), notching 22-37–59 pts. in 45 games.
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The First Round series between the Lightning and Maple Leafs is tied one game apiece and shifts to Tampa’s AMALIE Arena for the first time in the
series…Tampa Bay is 6-7 in playoff home openers (includes 2020 Playoffs home opener in Toronto bubble at Scotiabank Arena)…The Lightning are
playing their first playoff game at AMALIE Arena since a Cup-clinching Game 5 vs. Montreal in the Stanley Cup Final July 7, 2021, a 1-0 victory where
then-rookie Ross Colton scored the only goal of the game (2nd – 13:27)…The Bolts are 12-6 all-time in playoff series when splitting the opening two
games of the series (2-5 when starting the series on the road).
INJURIES
2021-22 Reg. Season Man Games Lost: 185
2022 Playoffs Man Games Lost: 0
Current injuries
None
TRANSACTIONS
Apr. 30 – Recalled F Riley Nash from AHL Syracuse
Apr. 15 – Re-signed G Brian Elliott to a one-year contract through the 2022-23 season
HED OF THE CLASS
Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman scored a goal and added three assists Game 2 at TOR to set a career high and a record for a Lightning
defenseman for scoring in a playoff contest and match his career high for assists in the postseason (also: 0-3–3 pts. Game 1 2021 1st Rd. at FLA and 0-
3–3 pts. Game 3 2021 1st Rd. vs. FLA)…Hedman became the sixth different player in franchise history to register four or more points in a playoff
contest, joining Nikita Kucherov (3x), Brayden Point (2x), Tyler Johnson, Alex Killorn and Vincent Lecavalier…Hedman scored his 20th career
playoff goal with three seconds left in the first period on a power play for Tampa Bay’s first goal of the series, the Swedish defenseman becoming the
ninth Lightning player all-time to reach 20 goals in the postseason and the third active defenseman to notch at least 20 career postseason goals, joining
Kris Letang (22) and Brent Burns (20)…Hedman owns the most postseason points among active NHL defensemen.
NHL ALL-TIME ACTIVE DEFENSEMAN PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS

Victor Hedman (TBL) – 20-72–92 pts. (134 GP)
T-2. Kris Letang (PIT) – 22-65–87 pts. (144 GP)
T-2. Duncan Keith (EDM) – 18-69–87 pts. (137 GP)
Hedman became the 19th defenseman in NHL history to reach the 90-point mark for his postseason career and pulled into a tie for 16th place among
the NHL’s all-time defenseman playoff scoring leaders.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Media Notes
NHL ALL-TIME DEFENSEMAN PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS
Brian Leetch – 28-69–97 pts. (95 GP)
T-16. Bobby Orr – 26-66–92 pts. (74 GP)
T-16. Victor Hedman – 20-72–92 pts. (134 GP)
T-16. Red Kelly – 33-59–92 pts. (164 GP)
T-19. Sandis Ozolinsh – 23-67–90 pts. (137 GP)
T-19. Sergei Gonchar – 22-68–90 pts. (141 GP)
ANDREI THE GIANT
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31-of-34 shots Game 2 at TOR to collect his 50th career playoff win and become the 22nd NHL goalie
all-time to win at least 50 playoff games and just the third active NHL goalie, joining Marc-Andre Fleury (91) and Braden Holtby (50)…Playing his 83rd
career postseason game, Vasilevskiy required the seventh-fewest games to 50 wins all-time in the NHL, behind only Jacques Plante (69 GP), Ken
Dryden (73 GP), Billy Smith (74 GP), Gerry Cheevers (80 GP), Patrick Roy (82 GP) and Turk Broda (82 GP)…Vasilevskiy improved to 15-0 (1.31 GAA
and .948 save percentage) in games following a postseason loss since 2020.
IN THE NIK OF TIME
Bolts forward Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal and added two assists Game 2 at TOR for his 18th career playoff game with three or more
points…Kucherov has posted multiple points in seven of his last 10 games going back to the regular season and has registered at least one point in nine
of the last 10 contests…Kucherov is Tampa Bay’s franchise leader for playoff goals (45), assists (85), points (130), power-play scoring (55 PP pts.) and
plus/minus (+28)…Since Kucherov entered the NHL in 2013-14, he leads all NHL players for postseason scoring by a wide margin.
NHL PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS SINCE 2013-14
Nikita Kucherov (TBL) – 45-85–130 pts. (115 GP)
Sidney Crosby (PIT) – 30-60–90 pts. (94 GP)
Victor Hedman (TBL) – 20-66–86 pts. (116 GP)
SCOREY PERRY
Tampa Bay forward Corey Perry scored a goal Game 2 at TOR for his first playoff goal as a member of the Lightning and his 46th career playoff
goals…Perry ranks eighth among active NHL players for playoff goals.
NHL ACTIVE PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS
T-6. Logan Couture (SJS) – 48 goals (116 GP)
T-6. Patrice Bergeron (BOS) – 48 goals (162 GP)
Corey Perry (TBL) – 46 goals (169 GP)
T-9. Nikita Kucherov (TBL) – 45 goals (115 GP)
T-9. Brad Marchand (BOS) – 45 goals (134 GP)
T-9. Jonathan Toews (CHI) – 45 goals (137 GP)
Perry registered his 109th career playoff point and ranks 12th among active NHL players for postseason scoring.
NHL ACTIVE PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS
Jonathan Toews (CHI) – 119 pts. (137 GP)
Nicklas Backstrom (WSH) – 110 pts. (135 GP)
Corey Perry (TBL) – 109 pts. (169 GP)
Brad Marchand (BOS) – 108 pts. (134 GP)
STAMMER TIME
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos tallied a power-play assist Game 2 at TOR for his first point of these playoffs and his 73rd career playoff
point…Stamkos pulled into a tie with Ondrej Palat for fourth place among Tampa Bay’s all-time playoff scoring leaders.
TBL ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS
Nikita Kucherov – 45-85–130 pts. (115 GP)
Victor Hedman – 20-72–92 pts. (134 GP)
Brayden Point – 37-37–74 pts. (69 GP)
T-4. Steven Stamkos – 32-41–73 pts. (96 GP)
T-4. Ondrej Palat – 37-36–73 pts. (117 GP)
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PUTTING UP PALAT OF POINTS
Bolts forward Ondrej Palat skated in his 117th career playoff contest in Game 2 at TOR to move into sole possession of second place among Tampa
Bay’s all-time playoff games played leaders and is one of five Lightning players with over 100 games of playoff experience with the franchise.
TBL ALL-TIME PLAYOFF GAMES PLAYED LEADERS
Victor Hedman – 134 GP
Ondrej Palat – 117 GP
Tyler Johnson – 116 GP
Nikita Kucherov – 115 GP
Alex Killorn – 113 GP
POINTING THE WAY
Tampa Bay forward Brayden Point scored a power-play goal Game 2 at TOR for his first point of these playoffs and his 37th career playoff goal, pulling
into a tie with Ondrej Palat for second place among the Bolts’ all-time playoff goal leaders.
TBL ALL-TIME PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS
Nikita Kucherov – 45 goals (115 GP)
T-2. Brayden Point – 37 goals (69 GP)
T-2. Ondrej Palat – 37 goals (117 GP)
Alex Killorn – 34 goals (113 GP)
Point led the NHL playoffs for goals in 2020 and 2021, netting 14 goals in each postseason…Point is the eighth different player in NHL history to lead the
playoffs for goals in consecutive seasons, joining Jari Kurri (1987-88 and 1984-85), Mike Bossy (1981-83), Phil Esposito (1969-70), Bobby Hull (1962-
63), Maurice Richard (1946-47), Gordie Drillon (1938-39) and Howie Morenz (1924-25)…Point is aiming to become just the second player in NHL history
to lead the playoffs for goals in three-consecutive seasons and join Mike Bossy (1981-83).
MAC TRUCK
Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh blocked two shots Game 2 at TOR and has seven blocked shots total for the 2022 Playoffs, ranking tied for
second among all skaters…McDonagh now has 368 blocked shots for his playoff career, ranking second all-time in the NHL.
NHL PLAYOFF ALL-TIME BLOCKED SHOTS LEADERS
Dan Girardi – 383 blocked shots (143 GP)
Ryan McDonagh – 368 blocked shots (164 GP)
Brooks Orpik – 349 blocked shots (156 GP)
GOING IN FOR THE KILL
Bolts forward Alex Killorn tallied an assist Game 2 at TOR for his first point of these playoffs and his 69th career playoff point, pulling ahead of Martin
St. Louis and into sixth place among Tampa Bay’s all-time playoff scoring leaders.
TBL ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS
Ondrej Palat – 37-36–73 pts. (117 GP)
Alex Killorn – 34-35–69 pts. (113 GP)
Martin St. Louis – 33-35–68 pts. (63 GP)
Tyler Johnson – 32-33–65 pts. (116 GP)
MILESTONES
Ondrej Palat (9 career playoff GWGs) can pass Tyler Johnson and take sole possession of first place among TBL’s all-time playoff game-winning
goal leaders with his next game-winning goal
NOTEWORTHY
AMALIE Arena has sold out 275-consecutive games (includes playoffs), the NHL’s longest active sellout streak beginning 3/26/15 (2020-21 season
excluded due to social distancing protocols

LIGHTNING 5, MAPLE LEAFS 3 SERIES 1-1

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (1-1) vs.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (1-1)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022
1 2 3 FINAL
TAMPA BAY 1 2 2 5
TORONTO 0 1 2 3

SCORING NOTES

Michael Bunting scored for Toronto at 7:47 of the second period. Bunting recorded his first goal of the playoffs. Bunting appeared in his first career NHL playoff game.
Mitch Marner scored for the Maple Leafs at 11:53 of the third period. Marner recorded his second goal of the playoffs. This marks the first occasion of his Stanley Cup Playoffs career
where he has scored in back-to-back games. Marner also posted the primary assist on Bunting’s goal. Marner recorded his third assist of the playoffs.
Alexander Kerfoot scored shorthanded for Toronto 15:43 of the third period. Kerfoot recorded his first goal of the playoffs and the first shorthanded goal of his NHL playoff career.
Auston Matthews registered the secondary assist on Bunting’s goal and the secondary assist on Marner’s goal. Matthews has posted three assists through his last two playoff games. Matthews
recorded the third multi-assist outing of his NHL playoff career.
Jake Muzzin recorded the primary assist on Marner’s goal. Muzzin posted his first assist of the playoffs. Muzzin has posted a point in back-to-back games (1G, 1A).
TJ Brodie registered the primary assist on Kerfoot’s shorthanded goal. Brodie posted his first
assist of the playoffs.
GOALTENDER NOTES
Jack Campbell stopped 29 of 34 shots in tonight’s loss.
SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
The Maple Leafs were 0-for-4 on the power play and 4-for-7 on the penalty kill tonight.
Toronto has scored shorthanded in back-to-back playoff games.
OF NOTE…
Michael Bunting scored in his first career NHL playoff game. Per NHL Stats, Bunting became the
fourth Maple Leafs rookie in the past 30 years to score in their playoff debut, joining Mitchell Marner
(Game 1 of 2017 R1), Adam Mair (Game 3 of 1999 CSF) and Mark Kolesar (Game 3 of 1996 CQF).
TJ Brodie was on the ice for a team-high 17 Toronto shot attempts-for at 5-on-5.
David Kämpf finished the game with a team-high 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 63.16 percent
12 for, 7 against).
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL
TAMPA BAY 9 (5) 14 (8) 11 (8) 34 (21)
TORONTO 13 (6) 8 (7) 13 (9) 34 (22)
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL
TAMPA BAY 17 (12) 22 (14) 14 (10) 53 (36)
TORONTO 29 (15) 17 (16) 19 (9) 65 (40)
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
Shots 6 (Marner)
Shot Attempts 9 (Marner, Matthews)
Face-off Wins 10 (Kämpf)
Face-off Win Percentage 100% (Kerfoot – 3 won, 0 lost)
Hits 5 (Muzzin, Lyubushkin)
Blocked Shots 2 (Muzzin, Brodie)
Takeaways 2 (Kerfoot, Matthews)
TOI 23:28 (Marner)
Power Play TOI 6:30 (Matthews)
Shorthanded TOI 5:51 (Muzzin)
Shifts 27 (Muzzin, Liljegren, Rielly, Giordano, Brodie)
5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage 63.16% (Kämpf – 12 for, 7 against)
UPCOMING GAMES:
Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Sunday, May 8, 7:00 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 10, TBD, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay
Thursday, May 12, TBD, Toronto at Tampa Bay*
Saturday, May 14, TBD, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay*
*if necessary
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 Tampa Bay’s pushback:
“I thought that they would play better, that’s more of the team that we prepared for. I think it’s obviously
the difference of the game is special teams. At five-on-five it’s a pretty even hockey game, but their power
play was better and we took too many penalties.”
JOHN TAVARES
On tonight’s game:
“I think in the second half of the game, especially after we made it 2-1, I don’t think we grabbed the game
as well as they did. Obviously being shorthanded as much as we were, especially when we got down it
was hard to really get our game going and find our way back into it. So a couple opportunities off the rush
for them that they capitalized on, and obviously with that many power plays and the players they have on
their power play that puts a lot of stress on Soup and our penalty kill so we have to be more disciplined.
We came out pretty well, I think we had a pretty good start to the period, obviously tough break there on
the first goal against but in saying that in playoffs not everything is going to go your way you have to
overcome some things like that and I just think we weren’t able to get our game going just because of
how many times we were shorthanded today.”
MITCH MARNER
On tonight’s game:
“We took too many penalties and gave their power play so many opportunities that eventually they’re
going to score, they’ve got a lot of skill over there and a lot of guys who can make plays. We were giving
up a lot of opportunities on the power play and we just got to make sure we stay out of the box and make
sure we’re playing five-on-five.

LIGHTNING-MAPLE LEAFS GAME 2

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2022 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Monday, May 2, 7:30 pm, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay
Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 pm, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay
Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Sunday, May 8, 7:00 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 10, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay (TBD)*
Thursday, May 12, Toronto at Tampa Bay (TBD)*
Saturday, May 14, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay (TBD)*
*If Necessary
INJURY REPORT
Michael Bunting (Undisclosed)
Petr Mrazek (Groin)
Rasmus Sandin (Knee)
THE SERIES
SERIES RECORD vs. TAMPA BAY: 1-0
ALL-TIME POSTSEASON RECORD vs. TAMPA BAY: 1-0
ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON RECORD vs. TAMPA BAY: 58-37-2-7 (HOME: 30-19-1-3/ROAD: 28-18-1-4)
LAST GAME
2021-22 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
RESULTS: The Maple Leafs went 2-2-0 in four games against Tampa Bay during the 2021-22 season. Toronto was 1-1-0 in two games played on
home ice and held a 1-1-0 record in two games in Tampa Bay.
LEADING SCORERS
Toronto: Matthews (3-4-7), Marner (1-4-5), Tavares (1-2-3)
Tampa Bay: Stamkos (2-7-9), Palat (3-3-6), Killorn (2-3-5)
GOALTENDERS
Toronto: Campbell (2-1-0; 2.33 GAA; .918 SV%), Kallgren (0-1-0; 8.02 GAA, 778 SV%)
Tampa Bay: Vasilevskiy (2-1-1; 2.97 GAA; 919 SV%)
Toronto Maple Leafs: Media Notes
Score: Toronto 5 vs. Tampa Bay 0
Date: Monday, May 2, 2022
TOR Goals: Muzzin, Matthews (2x), Kämpf, Marner
TBL Goals: –
TOR Goaltender: Campbell, 24/24, 1.000 SV%
TBL Goaltender: Vasilevskiy, 27/32, .848 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-6
TOR Penalty Kill: 5-for-5
Team Notes:

Both Auston Matthews (2G, 1A) and Mitch Marner (1G, 2A) recorded
three points during Monday’s Game One win. Matthews and Marner tied
single-game NHL playoff career-highs.
David Kämpf scored shorthanded in Monday’s win. This marked the
second shorthanded goal of Kämpf’s postseason career. Per NHL Stats,
Kämpf became the eighth player to have each of his first two career playoff
goals come shorthanded (since 1933-34).
Jack Campbell stopped 24 of 24 shots in Monday’s win. Campbell
recorded the second shutout of his NHL playoff career, with his first dating
back to May 25, 2021 at MTL.
Colin Blackwell, Timothy Liljegren and Ilya Lyubushkin made their
Stanley Cup Playoffs debut, May 2 vs. TBL.
MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
Games Played: Jason Spezza (51)
Goals: Jason Spezza (23)
Assists: Jason Spezza (34)
Points: Jason Spezza (57)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (92)
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING CAREER LEADERS vs. MAPLE LEAFS:
Games Played: Steven Stamkos (45)
Goals: Steven Stamkos (22)
Assists: Steven Stamkos (36)
Points: Steven Stamkos (58)
Penalty Minutes: Pat Maroon (38)
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF GAME LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 92 GP
2) Jake Muzzin – 66 GP
3) Kyle Clifford – 65 GP
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 28 (92 GP)
t-2) John Tavares – 15 (38 GP)
t-2) Auston Matthews – 15 (33 GP)
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF ASSIST LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 47 (92 GP)
2) Mitch Marner – 22 (33 GP)
3) Morgan Rielly – 17 (33 GP)
TORONTO ACTIVE PLAYOFF POINTS LEADERS
1) Jason Spezza – 75 (92 GP)
2) John Tavares – 31 (38 GP)
3) Mitch Marner – 28 (33 GP)
MAPLE LEAFS POSTSEASON HISTORY
The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs mark the Maple Leafs’ 71st appearance in the postseason.
The Maple Leafs are playing in their 114th Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Toronto has a record of 262-288-4 in 554 postseason games for the franchise.
TORONTO ALL-TIME PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS
1) Wendel Clark – 34 (79 GP)
t-2) Mats Sundin – 32 (77 GP)
t-2) Dave Keon – 32 (89 GP)
4) Ted Kennedy – 29 (78 GP)
t-5) Steve Thomas – 26 (63 GP)
t-5) George Armstrong – 26 (110 GP)
TORONTO ALL-TIME PLAYOFF ASSIST LEADERS
1) Doug Gilmour – 60 (52 GP)
2) Darryl Sittler – 40 (64 GP)
t-3) Red Kelly – 38 (70 GP)
t-3) Mats Sundin – 38 (77 GP)
5) Borje Salming – 37 (81 GP)
TORONTO ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS
1) Doug Gilmour – 77 (52 GP)
2) Mats Sundin – 70 (77 GP)
3) Dave Keon – 67 (89 GP)
4) Darryl Sittler – 65 (64 GP)
5) Wendel Clark – 61 (79 GP)
ON THE POWER PLAY
Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)
Power Play Goal Leader: 16 – Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 31 – Nylander (13G, 18A)
2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)
ON THE PK, 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
2021-22 REGULAR SEASON LEADERS
2021-22 REGULAR SEASON GAME HIGHS
Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 4 – Mikheyev
Shorthanded Point Leader: 4 – Mikheyev (4G), Kämpf (2G, 2A), Marner (3G, 1A)
2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)
CATEGORY LEADER CATEGORY LEADER
GOALS 60 – Matthews HITS 148 – Simmonds
ASSISTS 62 – Marner BLOCKED SHOTS 106 – Brodie
POINTS 106 – Matthews (60G, 46A) TAKEAWAYS 92 – Matthews
POWER PLAY POINTS 31 – Nylander (13G, 18A) TOI PER GAME 23:44 – Rielly
SHORTHANDED POINTS
4 – Kämpf (2G, 2A), Mikheyev (4G),
Marner (3G, 1A)
PP TOI PER GAME 3:06 – Marner, Matthews
PIMs 96 – Simmonds SH TOI PER GAME 2:36 – Muzzin
SHOTS 348 – Matthews WINS 31 – Campbell
FACEOFF% 60.6% – Tavares GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 2.64 – Campbell
5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % 59.71% – Matthews SAVE PERCENTAGE .914 – Campbell
CATEGORY HOME ROAD
Most Goals, Game
3 – Matthews, Dec. 1 vs. COL, Jan. 31 vs. NJD,
March 8 vs. SEA
4 – Marner, Feb. 26 at DET
Most Assists, Game 4 – Rielly, Dec. 7 vs. CBJ 4 – Bunting, Feb. 26 at DET
Most Points, Game
4 – Marner, Nov. 6 vs. BOS, (1G, 3A) – Rielly,
Dec. 7 vs. CBJ (4A) – Matthews, Jan. 31 vs. NJD
(3G, 1A)
6 – Marner, Feb. 26 at DET (4G, 2A)
Most Shots, Game
8 – Matthews, Oct. 18 vs. NYR, Nov. 12 vs. CGY,
Dec. 1 vs. COL, March 5 vs. VAN – Mikheyev,
March 15 vs. DAL
12 – Matthews, April 7 at DAL
Time on Ice, Game 27:58 – Rielly, Jan. 26 vs. ANA 27:41 – Rielly, Jan. 15 at STL
Most Saves, Game 45 – Campbell, Feb. 18 vs. PIT 44 – Campbell, Jan. 8 at COL
CATEGORY GAME PERIOD
Most Goals, For 10 – Feb. 26 at DET 5 – 3rd, Jan. 29 at DET
Most Goals, Against 8 – Apr. 21 at TBL 5 – 3rd, Feb. 26 at DET
Most Shots, For 53 – Feb. 12 at VAN 25 – 3rd, Oct. 14 at OTT
Most Shots, Against 49 – Jan. 8 at COL, April 5 at FLA 23 – 3rd, Nov. 6 vs. BOS
Fewest Shots, For 18 – Jan. 11 at VGK 2 – 3rd, Jan. 11 at VGK
Fewest Shots, Against
18 – Jan. 12 at ARI, Mar. 26 at MTL, April 7 at
DAL
2 – 2nd, Oct. 18 vs. NYR – 3rd, Jan. 31 vs. NJD
LIGHTNING

LAST GAME
Lightning 0 at Toronto 5
Tampa Bay lost its 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs opener, falling 5-0 at Toronto in Game 1 of a First Round series…The Lightning and Maple Leafs met
each other for the first time in a playoff game…Tampa Bay was shut out for the 15th time in a playoff game in franchise history and the first time since
Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Final vs. Washington…Toronto netted the opening goal of the First Round series at 18:19, Jake Muzzin
sending a shot through traffic into the back of the net to give Maple Leafs a 1-0 lead…Auston Matthews netted a power-play goal at 6:18 of the second to
increase the Leafs’ lead to 2-0…David Kampf scored shorthanded at 9:27 of the second to make it 3-0 Toronto…The Maple Leafs took a 4-0 lead when
Mitchell Marner scored at 16:39 of the second…Auston Matthews scored his second goal of the game at 8:16 of the third period for the 5-0 final…Andrei
Vasilevskiy surrendered five goals on 33 shots in defeat…The Lightning suffered their largest margin of defeat in the postseason under head coach
Jon Cooper and tied for the largest playoff margin of defeat in franchise history (also: 6-1 loss in Game 6 of Eastern Conference Quarterfinal vs. PHI
Apr. 27, 1996).
PP: TBL – 0-5 TOR – 1-6
SOG: TBL – 24 TOR – 33
Attendance: 19,338
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
The Lightning and the Maple Leafs are playing Game 2 of their best-of-seven First Round series in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs…Tampa Bay has won
its last seven Game 2s and is 22-10 all-time in Game 2s…The Bolts are 9-3 all-time in road Game 2s…Tampa Bay was a perfect 15-0 in games following
a loss over its back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021 (includes 2020 Stanley Cup round robin games plus a win in the opening
2020 round robin game following a loss to Columbus in the 2019 First Round) and holds the NHL record for consecutive wins in the playoffs following a
loss, four more wins than the next highest mark of 11 set by Montreal from Apr. 11, 1985 to May 18, 1986.
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Lightning have been shut out four times in franchise history in a series opener following their Game 1 loss at Toronto but have rallied to win two of
those previous three series: Tampa Bay lost 3-0 at Pittsburgh in Game 1 of a 2011 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal and won the series in seven games;
the Bolts were blanked 3-0 vs. Washington in Game 1 of a 2003 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal and won the series in six games…Tampa Bay is 10-8
all-time in a playoff series when losing Game 1 with wins in its last three such instances, all three coming during its back-to-back Stanley Cup
championships (lost Game 1 of 2020 Eastern Conference Semifinal vs. BOS, came back to win the series in five games; lost Game 1 of 2020 Stanley
Cup Final vs. DAL, came back to win the series in six games; lost Game 1 of 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinal vs. NYI, came back to win the series in seven
games)…The Lightning are 13-5 all-time in Game 2s when suffering a Game 1 loss, including an 8-3 mark under head coach Jon Cooper.
INJURIES
2021-22 Reg. Season Man Games Lost: 185
2022 Playoffs Man Games Lost: 0
Current injuries
None
TRANSACTIONS
Apr. 30 – Recalled F Riley Nash from AHL Syracuse
Apr. 15 – Re-signed G Brian Elliott to a one-year contract through the 2022-23 season
STAMMER TIME
Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos ranks fifth in Lightning franchise history for playoff scoring (72 pts.) and sixth for goals (32)…Stamkos needs one
goal to move past Tyler Johnson and tie Martin St. Louis for fifth place among the Bolts’ all-time leading playoff goal scorers.
TBL ALL-TIME LEADING PLAYOFF GOAL SCORERS

Alex Killorn – 34 goals (112 GP)
Martin St. Louis – 33 goals (63 GP)
T-6. Steven Stamkos – 32 goals (95 GP)
T-6. Tyler Johnson – 32 goals (116 GP)
Vincent Lecavalier – 24 goals (63 GP)
Stamkos set career highs for assists (64) and scoring (106 pts.) in the 2021-22 regular season and produced just the fifth 100-point season in Lightning
history, joining Nikita Kucherov (2x), Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier as Bolts to register 100 points in a season…Stamkos scored 42 goals in
2021-22, boosted by a hat trick in the regular season finale Apr. 29 at NYI, to record his franchise-most sixth season with 40+ goals…Stamkos paced the
Tampa Bay Lightning: Media Notes
Lightning for goals (T-9th in NHL), scoring (T-6th in NHL), power-play goals (T-3rd in NHL) and game-winning goals (T-1st in NHL) in the regular season
ANDREI THE GIANT
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28-of-33 shots in a loss Game 1 at TOR, his first defeat since Apr. 19 (27-of-31 saves in 4-3 loss vs.
DET) after finishing the 2021-22 regular season on a four-game win streak…Vasilevskiy needs one win to record his 50th career playoff victory and
become the 22nd goalie all-time in the NHL and fifth active goalie to reach the milestone…Since entering the NHL in 2014-15, Vasilevskiy has more
playoff victories than any other NHL goalie by a sizable margin.
NHL POSTSEASON WINS LEADERS SINCE 2015 PLAYOFFS
Andrei Vasilevskiy – 49 wins (77 GS)
Braden Holtby – 40 wins (75 GS)
Marc-Andre Fleury – 38 wins (69 GS)
HED OF THE CLASS
Bolts defenseman Victor Hedman established career highs for goals (20), assists (65) and scoring (85) in the 2021-22 regular season and set franchise
marks for assists and scoring by a defenseman…Hedman recorded just the second 20-goal season by a Lightning defenseman all-time, joining Dan
Boyle, who netted 20 goals in 2006-07…Hedman paced all Lightning skaters for assists and ranked eighth among all NHL skaters in the regular
season…Hedman posted an assist in the final eight games of the regular season (1-16–17 pts.) for the longest assist streak and also the longest point
streak of his career…Hedman finished the regular season ranked third among NHL defensemen for scoring behind only Roman Josi (23-73–96 pts.) and
Cale Makar (28-58–86 pts.)…Since entering the NHL in 2009-10, Hedman ranks first among all NHL defensemen for playoff scoring.
NHL PLAYOFF DEFENSEMAN SCORING LEADERS SINCE 2010 PLAYOFFS
Victor Hedman – 19-69–88 pts. (133 GP)
Duncan Keith – 18-63–81 pts. (119 GP)
Kris Letang – 18-54–72 pts. (104 GP)
Hedman ranks 20th all-time in the NHL for playoff scoring among defensemen and can tie Sandis Ozolinsh (90 pts.) and Sergei Gonchar (90 pts.) for
18th place with two more points and can tie Bobby Orr (94 pts.) for 17th place with four more points…Hedman ranks second all-time in the NHL for
playoff scoring among Swedish defensemen and trails only Nicklas Lidstrom (54-129–183 pts. in 263 GP).
PUTTING UP PALAT OF POINTS
Lightning forward Ondrej Palat skated in his 116th career playoff game in Game 1 at TOR to pull into a tie with Tyler Johnson for the second-most
playoff games played in franchise history and will take over sole possession of second place with his next game.
TBL ALL-TIME PLAYOFF GAMES PLAYED LEADERS
Victor Hedman – 133 games
T-2. Ondrej Palat – 116 games
T-2. Tyler Johnson – 116 games
Nikita Kucherov – 114 games
Palat skated in 77 games during the 2021-22 regular season, the second most in a season for his career and most since logging a career-high 81
games during his rookie season in 2013-14…Palat scored 18 goals in 2021-22, the second most in a season for his career…Of Palat’s 18 goals, 15 were
scored prior to Jan. 12.
MAC TRUCK
Bolts defenseman Ryan McDonagh has qualified for the playoffs every season in his 12-year career and leads the NHL for playoff games played since
entering the League in 2010-11.
NHL PLAYOFF GAMES PLAYED LEADERS SINCE 2011 PLAYOFFS
Ryan McDonagh – 163 games played
Carl Hagelin – 141 games played
T-3. Victor Hedman – 133 games played
T-3. Brad Marchand – 133 games played
McDonagh blocked a team-high five shots in Game 1 at TOR and has now blocked 366 shots for his playoff career, ranking second all-time in the NHL.
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NHL PLAYOFF ALL-TIME BLOCKED SHOTS LEADERS
Dan Girardi – 383 blocked shots (143 GP)
Ryan McDonagh – 366 blocked shots (163 GP)
Brooks Orpik – 349 blocked shots (156 GP)
IN THE NIK OF TIME
Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov became the sixth different player in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68) to lead the Stanley Cup Playoffs in
points in consecutive years (outright or tied) after posting 8-24–32 pts. in the 2021 Playoffs, joining Wayne Gretzky, Guy Lafleur, Mario Lemieux, Rick
MacLeish and Phil Esposito…Kucherov was just the third player to record 30-plus points in consecutive playoff years (7-27–34 pts. in 25 GP in 2020, 8-
24–32 pts. in 23 GP in 2021), joining Mario Lemieux (1991-1992) and Wayne Gretzky (1983-1985 &1987-1988)…Kucherov’s combined 66 points over
the 2020 and 2021 postseasons trailed only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux for total points across two consecutive playoff years…Wayne Gretzky
(60 from 1987-1988 and 52 from 1984-1985) is the only player to record more assists than Kucherov (51) across two postseasons.
MILESTONES
Ondrej Palat (9 career playoff GWGs) can pass Tyler Johnson and take sole possession of first place among TBL’s all-time playoff game-winning
goal leaders with his next game-winning goal
Pat Maroon will play in his 50th career playoff game with Tampa Bay his next game
NOTEWORTHY
The Lightning are 107-79 all-time in the postseason, their .575 playoff point percentage ranking fourth among all NHL franchises behind only Edmonton
(.586), Montreal (.577) and Vegas (.576)…Of Tampa Bay’s top 10 all-time playoff scoring leaders, six players — Nikita Kucherov (1st – 127 pts.), Victor
Hedman (2nd – 88 pts.), Ondrej Palat (T-3rd – 73 pts.), Brayden Point (T-3rd – 73 pts.), Steven Stamkos (5th – 72 pts.) and Alex Killorn (T-6th – 68
pts.) — are on the current squad

MAPLE LEAFS 5, LIGHTNING 0

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (1-0) vs.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (0-1)
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022
1 2 3 FINAL
TAMPA BAY 0 0 – 0
TORONTO 1 3 1 5

SCORING NOTES

Jake Muzzin scored for Toronto at 18:19 of the first period. Muzzin scored his first goal of the
playoffs and 10th goal of his NHL playoff career.
Auston Matthews scored on a Toronto power play opportunity at 6:18 of the second period. He
scored his second goal of the game at 8:16 of the third period. Matthews recorded the second multi-goal game of his NHL postseason career. Matthews has scored 15 career playoff goals.
Matthews also recorded the secondary assist on Marner’s goal. Matthews recorded his first assist of the playoffs and 12th assist of his NHL playoff career. With a three-point game, Matthews tied
a single-game NHL playoff career-high which he has recorded on one other occasion during the Stanley Cup Playoffs (May 22, 2021 vs. MTL).
David Kämpf scored shorthanded for the Maple Leafs at 9:27 of the second period. Kämpf posted his first goal of the playoffs and second goal of his NHL playoff career. Kämpf’s first NHL career playoff goal was also scored shorthanded. Per NHL Stats, Kämpf became the eighth player to have each of his first two career playoff goals come shorthanded (since 1933-34).
Mitch Marner scored for Toronto at 16:39 of the second period. Marner recorded his first goal of
the playoffs and sixth goal of his NHL playoff career. Marner also registered the primary assist on
Matthews’ power play goal and the primary assist on Kämpf’s shorthanded goal. Marner has
recorded 22 career playoff assists. With a three-point game, Marner tied his single-game NHL playoff career-high which he has marked on one other occasion (Aug. 7, 2020 at CBJ).
Ondřej Kaše recorded the primary assist on Muzzin’s goal and the primary assist on Matthews’
second goal of the game. Kaše recorded the second multi-assist game of his NHL playoff career.
Ilya Mikheyev registered the secondary assist on Muzzin’s goal. Mikheyev recorded his first
assist of the playoffs and the first point of his NHL playoff career.
John Tavares recorded the secondary assist on Matthews’ power play goal. Tavares posted his
first assist of the playoffs and 16th assist of his NHL playoff career.
Morgan Rielly posted the primary assist on Matthews’ second goal of the game. Rielly recorded
his first assist of the playoffs and 16th assist of his NHL playoff career.
GOALTENDER NOTES
Jack Campbell stopped 24 of 24 shots in tonight’s win. Campbell recorded the second shutout of his
NHL playoff career, with his first dating back to May 25, 2021 at MTL.
SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
The Maple Leafs went 1-for-6 on the power play and 5-for-5 on the penalty kill tonight.
OF NOTE…
Pierre Engvall was on the ice for a team-high 13 Toronto shot attempts-for at 5-on-5.
Pierre Engvall finished the game with a team-high 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 72.22 percent
(13 for, 5 against).
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL
TAMPA BAY 5 (2) 11 (6) 7 (6) 23 (14)
TORONTO 8 (6) 11 (6) 12 (6) 31 (18)
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL
TAMPA BAY 12 (9) 24 (13) 17 (15) 53 (36)
TORONTO 16 (10) 19 (11) 18 (9) 53 (30)
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
Shots 6 (Matthews)
Shot Attempts 6 (Matthews, Engvall, Nylander)
Face-off Wins 13 (Tavares)
Face-off Win Percentage 100% (Blackwell – 1 won, 0 lost)
Hits 6 (Muzzin)
Blocked Shots 5 (Rielly, Giordano)
Takeaways 3 (Matthews)
TOI 22:47 (Brodie)
Power Play TOI 9:24 (Tavares)
Shorthanded TOI 7:23 (Kämpf)
Shifts 31 (Brodie)
5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage 72.22% (Engvall – 13 for, 5 against)
UPCOMING GAMES:
Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 pm, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay
Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Sunday, May 8, 7:00 pm, Toronto at Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 10, TBD, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay*
Thursday, May 12, TBD, Toronto at Tampa Bay*
Saturday, May 14, TBD, Toronto vs. Tampa Bay*
*if necessary

POSTGAME QUOTES:
HEAD COACH SHELDON KEEFE
On tonight’s game and the team’s successful penalty kill:
“…We had a lot of guys that were really good today, our team played really well. Our crowd was
unbelievable tonight. I thought the crowd was the first star of the game, despite having a lot of guys that
were good. I thought that they carried us through that five-minute kill. Our players played hard, they got
life and we had some chances and the way that our crowd responded and then didn’t let up for the rest of
the game from there. I always get asked questions down the stretch of the regular season about how
important home ice was and I felt that it would be important, but I didn’t feel like it would be that important.
It’s my first playoff game coaching the Leafs with a full building here and I certainly felt, and talking to
some others who have been in the building and that have been through this, our crowd, you can feel the
love for this team and the excitement for this team and I thought they were outstanding tonight and our
team just didn’t look back.”
AUSTON MATTHEWS
On tonight’s game:
“I thought we played fast. I thought we played through the contact, we played through a long five-minute
penalty kill there. Our penalty kill was huge tonight, I think that brought us a lot of momentum. Soupy was
incredible and we were able to capitalize on some chances so I thought it was a really good effort by us.
A lot of really good things that we did tonight but it’s a series. It’s going to be a long series, it’s a really
good team on the other end and they’re going to be ready next game. Have to watch this one, learn from
it, obviously a really great win but we have to move on to the next one.”
MITCH MARNER
On tonight’s game:
“Happy with the way we just performed. Didn’t let anything really bother us. Two big penalty kills right off
the start but just from there I think the whole group settled in nicely. Felt like there wasn’t a whole lot
going on five-on-five to be honest but other than that we played our game, we played with speed, we
played with quickness and we got around the net.”
JACK CAMPBELL
On tonight’s win, earning a shutout:
“I’m just really proud of the effort in front of me. Starting off the game with a couple huge kills and boys
just played so hard. Obviously, they’re an amazing team over there, they aren’t going to be thrilled about
the game one. But that’s what it is, it’s game one of the series and we really like the way we played but
we have to refocus here.

MAPLE LEAFS 6, LIGHTNING 2

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (45-19-5 – 95 Points) at
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (43-19-7 – 93 Points)
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022
1 2 3 FINAL
TORONTO 1 3 2 6
TAMPA BAY 1 1 0 2

SCORING NOTES

Pierre Engvall scored for Toronto at 1:59 of the first period. Engvall recorded his 13th goal of the
season. Engvall has scored in back-to-back games and registered a point in three-straight games
(2G, 1A).
Auston Matthews scored for the Maple Leafs at 1:46 of the second period, 9:57 of the second period and 7:08 of the third period. Matthews has posted 54 goals this season. Matthews also recorded the primary assist on Marner’s goal. Matthews posted his 38th assist of the season. Matthews has scored
in six-consecutive games (8G) and has posted 23 points (17G, 6A) through his last 13 games played.
Alexander Kerfoot scored for Toronto at 12:25 of the second period. Kerfoot posted his 12th goal of
the season.
Mitch Marner scored for Toronto at 11:24 of the third period. Marner recorded his 29th goal of the
season. Marner also posted the secondary assist on Matthews’ first goal of the game and the primary
assist on Matthews’ second goal of the game. Marner has posted 55 assists this season. Marner is
currently on a 10 game-point streak where he has registered 22 points (6G, 16A).
David Kämpf posted the primary assist on Engvall’s goal. Kämpf registered his 14th assist of the
season.
Michael Bunting recorded the primary assist on Matthews’ first goal of the game. Bunting registered
his 34th assist of the season. Bunting has recorded an assist in back-to-back games (3A).
TJ Brodie recorded the primary assist on Kerfoot’s goal. Brodie posted his 19th assist of the season.
Brodie has posted an assist in back-to-back games.
Justin Holl registered the secondary assist on Kerfoot’s goal. Holl posted his 15th assist of the
season.
GOALTENDER NOTES
Jack Campbell stopped 32 of 34 shots in tonight’s win.
SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
The Maple Leafs were 0-for-1 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill tonight.
OF NOTE…
With his 54th goal of the season scored during tonight’s game, Auston Matthews tied the Maple
Leafs franchise record for most goals scored in a season, previously set by Rick Vaive during the
1981-82 season.
Auston Matthews marked his fourth hat trick of the season and seventh of his NHL career.
Per NHL Stats, only four other Maple Leafs players have recorded four or more hat tricks in a single
season: Reg Noble (5x in 1917-18), Babe Dye (5x in 1924-25 & 4x in 1922-23), Darryl Sittler (5x in
1980-81) and Rick Vaive (4x in 1983-84).
Auston Matthews tied a single-game career-high four points (3G, 1A) during tonight’s game,
marking the 11th four-point outing of his NHL career.
Mitch Marner posted three points (1G, 2A) in tonight’s win, recording his six-straight multi-point
games. Marner has registered 15 points (2G, 13A) during his streak.
Colin Blackwell recorded a single-game career-high six hits during tonight’s game.
TJ Brodie was on the ice for a team-high 24 Toronto shot attempts-for at 5-on-5.
Wayne Simmonds finished the game with a team-high 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 72.73
percent (8 for, 3 against).
SHOTS ON GOAL (5-on-5 in brackets)
1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL
TORONTO 14 (12) 14 (13) 11 (10) 39 (35)
TAMPA BAY 12 (11) 11 (11) 11 (10) 34 (32)
SHOT ATTEMPTS (5-on-5 in brackets)
1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL
TORONTO 21 (18) 21 (20) 16 (15) 58 (53)
TAMPA BAY 17 (15) 21 (21) 22 (18) 60 (54)
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Maple Leafs are 20-12-3 on the road this season.
Toronto’s all-time record is 58-36-2-7 in 103 games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and 28-17-1-4
in 50 games played in Tampa Bay.
Toronto is 26-10-2 against the Eastern Conference this season and 12-6-0 against the Atlantic
Division this season.
RECORD WHEN…
Toronto is 30-6-2 when scoring the first goal of the game.
The Maple Leafs are 14-7-0 when tied after one period and 33-1-2 when leading after two periods.
Toronto is 27-13-4 when outshooting their opponent.
The Maple Leafs are 6-3-1 in Monday games and 6-4-1 in the first game of a back-to-back.
MAPLE LEAFS LEADERS
Shots 7 (Matthews)
Shot Attempts 9 (Bunting)
Face-off Wins 8 (Kämpf, Tavares)
Face-off Win Percentage 100% (Engvall – 2 won, 0 lost)
Hits 6 (Blackwell)
Blocked Shots 3 (Lyubushkin)
Takeaways 2 (Marner)
TOI 21:52 (Holl)
Power Play TOI 1:06 (Tavares)
Shorthanded TOI 2:21 (Kämpf)
Shifts 27 (Holl, Brodie)
5-on-5 Shot Attempt Percentage 72.73% (Simmonds – 8 for, 3 against)
UPCOMING GAMES:
April 5 Leafs at Florida FLA Live Arena 7:00 pm ET
April 7 Leafs at Dallas American Airlines Center 8:30 pm ET
April 9 Leafs vs. Montreal Scotiabank Arena 7:00 pm ET
April 12 Leafs vs. Buffalo Scotiabank Arena 7:00 pm ET
April 14 Leafs vs. Capitals Scotiabank Arena 7:00 pm ET
April 16 Leafs at Ottawa Canadian Tire Centre 7:00 pm ET
MapleLeafs.com/pressbox.
POSTGAME QUOTES:
HEAD COACH SHELDON KEEFE
On whether he gets caught up in moments like Matthews tying the franchise record:
“I wouldn’t say I get caught up in it but I’m aware of it. I think it’s outstanding. First of all, getting the 50
goals, that in itself is a milestone for him and then no hesitation he’s onto the next thing which is the next
game and the next challenge. I think his focus remains on leading this team and that’s the best part about
him, he just stays humble and continues to work he knows he’s a great player and knows that goals are
going to come it’s just part of what he does for our club but he’s leading our team in lots of different ways
and that’s what I’m most excited about, but no doubt the accomplishment of tying that record here and
doing it so convincingly here on the road against a team like this and just around the corner from getting
the 55th is pretty outstanding.”
AUSTON MATTHEWS
On tonight’s hat trick, franchise tying record and the win:
“This was a big game for us obviously and they’re a really good team, they know how to win so it was an
important game for us. At this point in the season, all these points count and really matter so I thought it
was just a really full effort from all 23 guys, all four lines and three sets of defence for a full 60 minutes. It
was just a complete game from everybody.”
On seeing hats fly onto the ice in a road game:
“I don’t think it’s any secret that we travel pretty well, especially in this part of the US, in Florida. I think a
lot of people migrate down here towards this area and especially in the winter time so it’s fun playing out
here and fun having the visiting support from our fans coming from all over the place.”
On having the chance to beat the single season franchise goal record:
“It’s humbling, it means a lot. Obviously just to be in the same sentence as a guy like Rick Vaive and
some of these other guys that have come before us and to kind of represent what it means to be a
Toronto Maple Leaf so it means a lot and it’s extremely humbling.”
MITCH MARNER
On Matthew’s tying the franchise lead in goals scored during a season:
“I feel like a proud brother to be honest. Even when that 50th went in – imagine how excited he was, I
was trying to keep my energy pretty low but I was quite fired up when he got 50. He does a lot for us on
that ice, it’s great to see him get rewarded. Like I said, it kind of feels like a proud brother moment. We’ve
been through a lot together and just trying to continue pushing each other every day and it’s great to see
it show.”
JACK CAMPBELL
On Matthews’ big night:
“I mean it’s fun to watch him. He leads by example every day and works so hard. He’s such a great
teammate and to see him get the results on the ice like he’s been doing it’s just incredible. Knowing him
he’s just going to be more motivated to keep it going.”
On tonight’s win:
“It’s a big win for our team. We’re in a battle for the standings and they’re a great team so it was definitely
nice to come in here and get two points and onto the next one.”
On playing Vasilevskiy:
“It’s always fun being at the other end and playing Vasilevskiy. He’s such an amazing goalie and athlete
and it’s one of the most fun parts of the game is playing the best. Thankfully we came out with two points
tonight

MAPLE LEAFS AT LIGHTNING

TONIGHT’S GAME
2021-22 Matchups vs. Tampa Bay: Third of Four
2021-22 Record vs. Tampa Bay: 1-1-0
Toronto Season Record: 44-19-5
Toronto Road Record: 19-12-3
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
April 1, 2022
Defenceman Mac Hollowell has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies
(AHL).
April 1, 2022 Defenceman Filip Kral has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
March 28, 2022
Forward Kyle Clifford and defenceman Carl Dahlstrom have been
recalled from the Toronto Marlies on an emergency basis.
March 26, 2022
The Maple Leafs announced that the hockey club has signed forward
Nicholas Abruzzese to a two-year, entry-level contract.

LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 6 at Philadelphia 3
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
TOR Goals: Simmonds, Liljegren, Matthews, Engvall, Rielly, Tavares
PHI Goals: Hayes, Provorov (2x)
TOR Goaltender: Campbell, 29/32, .906 SV%
PHI Goaltender: Hart, 22/28, .786 SV%
TOR Power Play: 0-for-1
TOR Penalty Kill: 2-for-2
Team Notes:

Auston Matthews recorded the 250th goal of his NHL career.
Matthews reached this feat in 397 games played. Per NHL Stats, only
seven players in NHL history have reached the milestone in fewer
contests: Wayne Gretzky (302 GP), Mike Bossy (315 GP), Mario Lemieux
(324 GP), Brett Hull (328 GP), Alex Ovechkin (366 GP), Teemu Selanne
(388 GP) and Jari Kurri (389 GP).
Mitch Marner recorded his fifth straight multi-point game and has
posted 11 points (1G, 10A) during the streak. This marks Marner’s second
time this season where he has recorded a five-game multi-point streak.
Pierre Engvall recorded his second shorthanded goal of the season
and the third of his NHL career. With his goal, Toronto improved to a
league-leading 12 shorthanded goals this season.
Nicholas Abruzzese made his NHL debut.
NEXT GAME
Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Opponent: at Florida Panthers
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: TSN4 (TV), Sportsnet 590 (Radio)
INJURY REPORT
Ondrej Kaše Undisclosed
Petr Mrázek Groin
Jake Muzzin Concussion
Rasmus Sandin Knee
ALL-TIME VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
First Matchup between Clubs: October 15, 1992 (Toronto 5 vs. Tampa Bay 3)
All-Time Record: 57-36-2-7 (102 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 30-19-1-3 (53 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 27-17-1-4 (49 Games)
Last Road Win vs. Opponent: February 25, 2020 (Toronto 4 at Tampa Bay 3)
Record in Last Five Games: 3-2-0
Record in Last 10 Games: 4-6-0
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
Games Played: Jason Spezza (50), John Tavares (38), Wayne Simmonds (30)
Goals: Jason Spezza (23), John Tavares (14), Wayne Simmonds (9)
Assists:
Jason Spezza (33), John Tavares (28), Mitch Marner (10), Wayne Simmonds
(10), Auston Matthews (10)
Points: Jason Spezza (56), John Tavares (42), Wayne Simmonds (19)
Penalty Minutes Wayne Simmonds (67), John Tavares (20), Jason Spezza (18)
2021-22 AVERAGES AND RANKINGS
Points % GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .684 3.77 3.03 29.8% 83.9% 34.5 30.6 55.4%
Tampa Bay .684 3.32 2.75 22.2% 81.5% 30.6 29.6 50.1%
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2021-22

Power Play: 54/181 (29.8%)
Power Play Goal Leader: 14 – Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 26 – Nylander (10G, 16A)
2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)
ON THE PK IN 2021-22
Penalty Kill: 161/192 (83.9%)
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 4 – Mikheyev
Shorthanded Point Leader: 4 – Kämpf (2G, 2A), Mikheyev (4G)
2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)
FAST FACTS
Monday games 10th of 10 (3 home, 7 road)
Back-to-Backs played 10 of 13
Record in first game of back-to-back 5-4-1
Record in second game of back-to-back 5-4-1
April games 2nd of 15 (6 home, 9 road)
UPCOMING MILESTONES
Michael Bunting Six games away from 100 career NHL games played
Justin Holl Seven games away from 200 career NHL games played
Ilya Lyubushkin Two games away from 200 career NHL games played
Auston Matthews Three games away from 400 career NHL games played
William Nylander Two assists away from 200 career NHL assists
Morgan Rielly Five assists away from 300 career NHL assists
Jason Spezza Nine points away from 1,000 career NHL points
John Tavares Four assists away from 500 career NHL assists
TJ Brodie Recorded his 300th career NHL point, March 13, 2022 at BUF
RECENT MILESTONES
David Kämpf Skated in his 300th career NHL game, March 27, 2022 vs. FLA
Alexander Kerfoot Recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Jan. 1, 2022 vs. OTT
Timothy Liljegren Scored his first career NHL goal, Jan. 15, 2022 at STL
Auston Matthews Recorded his 400th career NHL point, Jan. 31, 2022 vs. NJD
Mitch Marner Recorded his 300th career NHL assist, March 27, 2022 vs. FLA
Mitch Marner Skated in his 400th career NHL game, March 4, 2022 vs. BUF
Mitch Marner Recorded his 400th career NHL point, Feb. 14, 2022 at SEA
William Nylander Skated in his 400th career NHL game, Feb. 1, 2022 at NJD
Wayne Simmonds Skated in his 1,000th career NHL game, March 5, 2022 vs. VAN
Jason Spezza Skated in his 1,200th career NHL game, Nov. 28, 2021 at ANA
LIGHTNING BOLTS

LAST GAME
Lightning 4 vs. Montreal 5 S/O
Tampa Bay had its four-game win streak snapped after falling 5-4 in a shootout to the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at AMALIE Arena…The
Lightning had a 10-game home win streak (includes playoffs) versus Montreal stopped as well…The Bolts completed their 10th of 12 back-to-back sets
this season and fell to 8-0-2 in the second half of a back-to-back…The Lightning and Canadiens completed their three-game regular season series, the
Bolts getting at least a point out of each contest and going 2-0-1 against the Habs…Nick Suzuki was the only player from either squad to convert his
shootout attempt (3rd Rd.)…Steven Stamkos (8:57) and Anthony Cirelli (SH – 13:32) scored in the first period to provide a 2-0 lead to the Lightning…
Nikita Kucherov scored on a second period power play (11:34) to give the Bolts a 3-1 lead…Brayden Point tallied a power-play goal at 19:44 of the
second to put the Lightning back in front 4-3…Lightning netminder Brian Elliott made 27 saves on 31 shots in the shootout defeat, his record moving to
7-3-3 on the season.
PP: TBL – 2-3 MTL – 0-2
SOG: TBL – 41 MTL – 31
Attendance: 19,092
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
The Lightning and the Maple Leafs are playing their third of four meetings this season and the first of two at AMALIE Arena…Tampa Bay and Toronto
have split a pair of previous matchups, the Lightning taking three of a possible four points…The Bolts were 5-3 winners in the last meeting Dec. 9 at
Scotiabank Arena, Ondrej Palat scoring a pair of goals, part of a three-point night for the Czech forward…That early December victory capped a season
long-tying five-game win streak for the Lightning…Toronto earned a 2-1 overtime win in the first meeting between the teams Nov. 4 at Scotiabank Arena,
John Tavares tying the game with an extra attacker goal with :42 seconds remaining in regulation and William Nylander netting the game-winner on a
power play 2:43 into overtime…Tampa Bay and Toronto are facing off at AMALIE Arena for the first time since Feb. 25, 2020, a 4-3 Maple Leafs
victory…The Lightning have dropped three of their last four overall to Toronto…The Lightning and Maple Leafs are playing the 50th all-time meeting
between the two teams in Tampa.
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Lightning complete a four-game homestand tonight as well as a stretch of three games in four days…Tampa Bay is on a five-game point streak (4-0-
1), tied for its third longest of the season (longest: 7-0-2 Oct. 26-Nov. 18)…The Lightning have scored multiple power-play goals in three of their last five
games and at least one power-play goal in four of the last five, netting eight PPGs over that stretch (8-for-16, 50%)…Tampa Bay and Toronto rank tied
for fifth in the overall NHL standings, each with 93 points, and tied for second in the Atlantic Division…The Lightning have 19 wins when allowing the
opening goal, tied with Florida for the most in the NHL.
INJURIES
2021-22 Reg. Season Man Games Lost: 176
Current injuries
Ryan McDonagh (Upper-body injury March 24; Out indefinitely) 5 Games
TRANSACTIONS
March 31 – Signed D Nick Perbix to a one-year, entry-level contract
March 21 – Acquired G Alexei Melnichuk from San Jose in exchange for F Antoine Morand
March 21 – Acquired F Riley Nash from Arizona in exchange for future considerations
IN THE NIK OF TIME
Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal and added two assists Apr. 2 vs. MTL for his fourth game of three or more points this
season and second over the last three games…Kucherov has posted multiple points in three-straight games and has 16 multi-point efforts in 33 games
this season…Kucherov is on a four-game assist/point streak (1-8–9 pts.), matching his longest assist/point streak of the season set twice previously
(last: 4-4–8 pts. in 4 GP Feb. 15-March 1)…Kucherov has notched an assist in six of the last seven contests (1-10–11 pts.)…Kucherov is averaging 1.30
points per game, ranking eighth in the NHL.
HED OF THE CLASS
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman tallied two assists Apr. 2 vs. MTL, giving him 15 multi-point games this season, tied for the second most of his
career (most: 19 multi-pt. games in 2016-17)…Hedman has points in three of the last four games (2-2–4 pts.)…Hedman has scored 19 goals this
season, a career high for goals (previous high: 17 goals during 2017-18 Norris Trophy campaign) and one goal from becoming the second Lightning
defenseman all-time to score 20 goals in a season, joining Dan Boyle (20 goals in 2016-17)…Hedman ranks second among NHL defensemen for goals
and tied for third for scoring.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Media Notes
2021-22 NHL DEFENSEMAN SCORING LEADERS

Roman Josi (NSH) – 18-63–81 pts. (66 GP)
Cale Makar (COL) – 24-51–75 pts. (65 GP)
T-3. Victor Hedman (TBL) – 19-47–66 pts. (68 GP)
T-3. Adam Fox (NYR) – 10-56–66 pts. (67 GP)
Kris Letang (PIT) – 7-53–60 pts. (66 GP)
ANDREI THE GIANT
Bolts goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 21-of-23 shots his last start Apr. 1 vs. CHI to win his third-consecutive start…Vasilevskiy recorded his 35th
win of the season Friday, the fourth season in his career he’s recorded 35 or more wins…Vasilevskiy continues to pace the NHL for wins and is
attempting to finish the regular season first or tied for first for wins for a fifth-straight season.
2021-22 NHL GOALIE WINS LEADERS
Andrei Vasilevskiy (TBL) – 35-14-4 (53 GS)
T-2. Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA) – 33-6-3 (45 GS)
T-2. Frederik Andersen (CAR) – 33-11-3 (46 GS)
T-2. Tristan Jarry (PIT) – 33-15-6 (52 GS)
T-2. Juuse Saros (NSH) – 33-21-3 (57 GS)
STAMMER TIME
Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos scored his team-leading 32nd goal of the season Apr. 2 vs. MTL to extend his goal streak to three games (3-3–6
pts.)…Stamkos has scored a goal in five of the last six games…Stamkos extended his point streak to six games (5-5—10 pts.) to match his season high
for a scoring run (also: 3-4—7 pts. over 6 GP Dec. 14-31)…Stamkos is 11 points away from tying Martin St. Louis as Tampa Bay’s all-time scoring
leader.
TBL ALL-TIME SCORING LEADERS
Martin St. Louis – 365-588–953 pts. (972 GP)
Steven Stamkos – 471-471–942 pts. (908 GP)
Vincent Lecavalier – 383-491-874 pts. (1,037 GP)
POINTING THE WAY
Lightning center Brayden Point scored a power-play goal Apr. 2 vs. MTL for his 27th goal of the season and ninth on the power play, ranking second in
both categories on the Bolts…Point has scored a goal in three-straight games and four of the last five contests…Point extended his point streak to six
games (4-5—9 pts.), one game from matching the longest scoring run this season on the Lightning of seven games he set Jan. 4-16 (5-4–9 pts.) and
again Feb. 1-March 1 (5-6–11 pts.).
TONY THE TIGER
Bolts forward Anthony Cirelli scored a shorthanded goal Apr. 2 vs. MTL for his first shorthanded goal of the season and ninth of his career, moving into
fourth place among Tampa Bay’s all-time leading shorthanded goal scorers.
TBL ALL-TIME LEADING SHORTHANDED GOAL SCORERS
Martin St. Louis – 28 SHGs (972 GP)
Rob Zamuner – 14 SHGs (475 GP)
Vincent Lecavalier – 13 SHGs (1,037 GP)
Anthony Cirelli – 9 SHGs (281 GP)
Tyler Johnson – 8 SHGs (589 GP)
Cirelli has points in four of the last five contests (1-5–6 pts.).
SLICK NICK
Lightning forward Nick Paul tallied an assist Apr. 2 vs. MTL, giving him four assists over the last two games…Paul has recorded 1-4–5 pts. in 7 GP
since joining the Lightning March 20…Paul recorded his 23rd point of the season Saturday to add to his career high for scoring.
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MILESTONES
Brayden Point needs two assists to reach 200 career assists
NOTEWORTHY
AMALIE Arena has sold out 266-consecutive games (includes playoffs), the NHL’s longest active sellout streak beginning 3/26/15 (2020-21 season
excluded due to social distancing protocols).
2021-22 INDIVIDUAL HIGHS AND LOWS
Most Goals, Game: 3 (Kucherov – 1/11 at BUF)
Most Assists, Game: 4 (Hedman – 10/14 at DET)
Most Points, Game: 4 (Multiple players, Last: Point – 3/1 vs. OTT)
Most Goals, Period: 2 (Multiple players, Last: Colton – 4/1 vs. CHI – 2nd PER)
Most Assists, Period: 3 (Kucherov – 10/14 at DET – 2nd PER)
Most Points, Period: 3 (Multiple players, Last: Hedman – 12/2 vs. STL – 3rd PER)
Most SOG, Game: 8 (Kucherov – 2/10 at COL and 10/14 at DET)
Most PIM, Game: 24 (Maroon – 10/28 vs. ARI)
Best +/-, Game: +5 (Rutta – 12/5 at PHI)
Most PPGs, Game: 2 (Multiple players, Last: Hedman – 3/16 at SEA)
Most Saves, Game: 45 (Elliott – 3/12 at EDM)
Most Saves, Period: 22 (Vasilevskiy – 2/10 at COL – 1st PER)
Most Consecutive Games With A Goal: 5 (Stamkos – 2/11 at ARI to 3/1 vs. OTT)
Most Consecutive Games With An Assist: 5 (Multiple players, Last: Point – 3/24 at BOS to 4/1 vs. CHI)
Most Consecutive Games With A Point: 7 (Point – 1/4 at CBJ to 1/18 at LAK and 2/1 vs. SJS to 3/1 vs. OTT)
2021-22 TEAM HIGHS AND LOWS
Most Goals Scored, Period: 3 (Multiple times, Last: 3/8 at WPG – 1st PER)
Most Goals Scored, Game: 7 (Multiple times, Last: 12/5 at PHI)
Most Goals Allowed, Period: 4 (Multiple times, Last: 3/8 at WPG – 3rd PER)
Most Goals Allowed, Game: 9 (12/30 at FLA)
Most PPGs For, Game: 3 (Multiple times, Last: 3/29 vs. CAR)
Most PPGs Against, Game: 2 (Multiple times, Last: 3/22 at CAR)
Most PPs For, Game: 7 (10/14 at DET)
Most PPs Against, Game: 7 (3/12 at EDM)
Most SOG, Game: 48 (10/14 at DET)
Most SOG, Period: 19 (Multiple times, Last: 4/1 vs. CHI – 1st PER)
Fewest SOG, Game: 18 (11/9 vs. CAR)
Fewest SOG, Period: 2 (11/21 vs. MIN – 3rd PER)
Most SOG Allowed, Game: 49 (3/12 at EDM)
Most SOG Allowed, Period: 24 (2/10 at COL – 1st PER)
Fewest SOG Allowed, Game: 17 (11/26 vs. SEA)
Fewest SOG Allowed, Period: 3 (Multiple times, Last: 4/1 vs. CHI – 3rd PER)
Most Blk/S, Game: 22 (Multiple times, Last: 2/10 at COL)
Fewest Blk/S, Game: 5 (3/1 vs. OTT)
Most Lightning PIM, Game: 38 (11/15 vs. NYI)
Fewest Lightning PIM, Game: 2 (Multiple times, Last: 2/11 at ARI)
Largest Margin of Victory: 6 (12/5 at PHI)
Largest Margin of Defeat: 4 (Multiple times, Last: 3/3 vs. PIT

Will Ducks and their fans still love Corey Perry after his homecoming? — San Gabriel Valley Tribune

IRVINE — Corey Perry stole an opponent’s stick once. Just skated by the bench and swiped it right out of the unsuspecting guy’s hands. Perry once squirted water from his bottle into a distracted player’s glove. Just reached over from his bench to the other one and filled it up during a stoppage in play.…
Will Ducks and their fans still love Corey Perry after his homecoming? — San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Flat third period costs Kings against Lightning — San Gabriel Valley Tribune

LOS ANGELES — The Kings appeared poised to go the distance with the defending champs on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, but a flat third period proved costly in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, who won the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021. Center Blake Lizotte, winger Alex Iafallo, winger Arthur Kaliyev…
Flat third period costs Kings against Lightning — San Gabriel Valley Tribune

LIGHTNING-MAPLE LEAFS pregame notes

2021-22 Matchups vs. Tampa Bay: First of Four
2020-21 Record vs. Tampa Bay: N/A
Next Game vs. Tampa Bay: Monday, April 4 at Tampa Bay
Toronto Season Record: 18-7-2
Toronto Home Record: 11-3-1
TV: TSN4 RADIO: TSN 1050

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
December 7, 2021 Forward Joey Anderson has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL)
December 7, 2021
Defencemen Alex Biega and Kristians Rubins and forward Alex
Steeves have been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL)
December 5, 2021
Goaltender Michael Hutchinson has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies
(AHL)
December 3, 2021
Goaltender Petr Mrázek has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL)
on an LTIR conditioning loan

LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 5 vs. Columbus 4
Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
TOR Goals: Nylander, Matthews (2), Ritchie, Tavares
CBJ Goals: Bjorkstrand (2), Kuraly, Domi
TOR Goaltender: Campbell, 28/32, .875 SV%
CBJ Goaltender: Merzlikins, 25/30, .833 SV% – Tarasov, 10/10, 1.000 SV%
TOR Power Play: 2-for-3
TOR Penalty Kill: 1-for-2

NEXT GAME
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Opponent: vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet (TV), TSN 1050 (Radio)

INJURY REPORT
Travis Dermott (Shoulder)
Mitch Marner (Shoulder) *On Injured Reserve
Ilya Mikheyev (Thumb) *On Injured Reserve
Rasmus Sandin (Knee) *On Injured Reserve
Games Lost to Injury: 32

ALL-TIME VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
First Matchup between Clubs: October 15, 1992 (Toronto 5 vs. Tampa 3)
All-Time Record: 57-35-2-7 (101 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 30-18-1-3 (52 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 27-17-1-4 (49 Games)
Last Road Win vs. Opponent: November 4, 2021 (Toronto 2 vs. Tampa Bay 1 – OTW)
Record in Last Five Games: 3-2-0
Record in Last 10 Games: 4-5-1

ACTIVE LEADERS VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
Games Played: Jason Spezza (50), John Tavares (37), Wayne Simmonds (29)
Goals: Jason Spezza (23), John Tavares (14), Wayne Simmonds (9)
Assists:
Jason Spezza (33), John Tavares (26), Wayne Simmonds (10), Mitch
Marner (10)
Points: Jason Spezza (56), John Tavares (40), Wayne Simmonds (19)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (65), Nick Ritchie (28), John Tavares (20)

2021-22 AVERAGES AND RANKINGS
Points % GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .704 3.15 2.41 27.3% 81.6% 34.7 31.3 54.9%
Tampa Bay .720 3.28 2.60 19.2% 83.8% 29.6 30.0 49.2%
Power Play: 21/77 (27.3%)

THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2021-22
Power Play Goal Leader: 6 – Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 11 – Matthews (6G, 5A), Nylander (4G, 7A)
2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)

ON THE PK IN 2021-22
Penalty Kill: 62/76 (81.6%)
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 1 – Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 1 – Marner (1G), Muzzin (1A)
2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)

FAST FACTS
Thursday games 4th of 16 (10 home, 6 road)
Back-to-Backs played 5 of 13
Record in first game of back-to-back 2-2-1
Record in second game of back-to-back 2-3-0
December games 5th of 13 (6 home, 7 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 vs. VGK
ONDREJ KAŠE Recorded his 100th career NHL point, Nov. 10 at PHI
ALEXANDER KERFOOT Appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Nov. 26 at SJS
AUSTON MATTHEWS
Recorded his 200th career NHL goal, 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, Oct. 27 at CHI
WAYNE SIMMONDS Skated in his 950th career NHL game, Oct. 16 vs. OTT
JASON SPEZZA Skated in his 1,200th career NHL game, Nov. 28 at ANA
JOHN TAVARES Recorded his 200th point with the Maple Leafs, 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
TRAVIS DERMOTT One point away from 50 career NHL points
JUSTIN HOLL Eight points away from 50 career NHL points
ONDREJ KAŠE One goal 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
MORGAN RIELLY One game away from 600 career NHL games played
JOHN TAVARES Four games away from 900 career NHL games played
2021-22 TEAM LEADERS

CATEGORY LEADER CATEGORY LEADER
GOALS 17 – Matthews BLOCKED SHOTS 38 – Brodie, Holl
ASSISTS 19 – Rielly TAKEAWAYS 27 – Nylander, Marner
POINTS 28 – Matthews (17G, 11A) HITS 61 – Ritchie
POWER PLAY POINTS
11 – Matthews (6G, 5A), Nylander
(4G, 7A)
TOI PER GAME 24:09 – Rielly
SHORTHANDED POINTS 1 – Marner (1G), Muzzin (1A) PP TOI PER GAME 3:09 – Matthews
PIMs 38 – Simmonds SH TOI PER GAME 2:33 – Muzzin
SHOTS 109 – Matthews WINS 14 – Campbell
FACEOFF% 60.0% – Marner GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 1.92 – Campbell
SHOT ATTEMPTS% 61.25% – Clifford SAVE PERCENTAGE .939 – Campbell

LIGHTNING

BOLT NOTES

LAST GAME
Tampa Bay 3 at Montreal 2
Tampa Bay scored two goals 1:31 apart in the final 2:09 of the game to erase a 2-1 deficit and earn a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on
Tuesday at Bell Centre…The Lightning have won five in a row and 10 of their last 11 in the regular season over Montreal…The Bolts have come out
victorious in their last three regular season trips to Montreal and five of their last six…The Lightning overcame a deficit in the final 150 seconds to win for
the second time this season (also: 7-6 OT win Oct. 14 at DET)…Tampa Bay netted the game’s opening goal at 10:31 on Pat Maroon’s sixth marker of
the season…Nick Suzuki (2nd – 4:20) and Mike Hoffman (2nd – 7:08) scored back-to-back goals to put Montreal ahead…Corey Perry tied the game 2-2
at 17:51 of the third…Ondrej Palat netted the game-winner with 38 seconds remaining…Tampa Bay and Montreal played for the first time since the 2021
Stanley Cup Final.
PP: TBL – 0-3 MTL – 0-1
SOG: TBL – 27 MTL – 23
Attendance: 19,976
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
The Lightning and the Maple Leafs are playing their second of four meetings this season and the second of two at Scotiabank Arena…The two teams
won’t play again until April when the Bolts host the Leafs Apr. 4 and 21 at AMALIE Arena…In the first meeting between the two teams, Toronto’s John
Tavares scored an extra-attacker goal with 42 seconds to tie the game 1-1 and William Nylander won it 2:43 into overtime with a power-play goal in a 2-
1 Maple Leafs OT win…The Lightning have lost three in a row to the Maple Leafs, including two straight to them at Scotiabank Arena…Since the start of
the 2015-16 season, Tampa Bay is 13-7-1 overall against the Maple Leafs, including an 8-4-0 record in Toronto…Steven Stamkos has recorded 20
goals and 49 points in 42 career games versus Toronto, tied for the third-most points he’s put up against any team for his career.
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
Tampa Bay is on a season-long four game win streak, its longest since posting victories in four-straight games Apr. 22-29, 2021…The Lightning are on a
five-game point streak (4-0-1), their second-longest of the season (7-0-2 over 9 games Oct. 26-Nov. 18)…The Bolts have collected points in four consecutive road contests (3-0-1)…Tampa Bay’s .750 road point percentage is tied with Carolina for the best in the NHL…The Lightning are the only
NHL team with two or fewer road regulation losses…Since 2016-17, the Bolts own the best road record in the NHL (118-61-20, .643 pts.
percentage)…Tampa Bay has given up two or fewer goals four-straight games.
INJURIES
2021-22 Reg. Season Man Games Lost: 89
Current injuries
Erik Cernak (Lower-body injury Dec. 4; Day-to-day) 2 Games
Nikita Kucherov (Lower-body injury; Underwent successful procedure Oct. 26; Out 8-10 weeks) 22 Games
Brayden Point (Upper-body injury Nov. 20; Out 4-6 weeks) 9 Games
Gemel Smith (Lower-body injury Sept. 28; Out indefinitely) 25 Games
TRANSACTIONS
Dec. 7 – Claimed F Riley Nash off waivers from Winnipeg
Dec. 7 – Recalled D Fredrik Claesson from AHL Syracuse
Dec. 7 – Re-assigned F Alex Barre-Boulet to AHL Syracuse
HANGING WITH MR. COOPER
Lightning head coach Jon Cooper recorded his 399th career win in the NHL Dec. 7 at MTL and needs one more to reach win No. 400…Cooper will
become the 39th NHL coach all-time to reach the 400-win milestone when he accomplishes the feat…Of the NHL coaches with 400+ wins, only one
(Scotty Bowman – .657) has a better reg. season point percentage than Cooper’s .650…Currently with 658 games coached, Cooper can become the
fastest NHL coach in history to reach 400 wins (current fastest: Bruce Boudreau – 663 games to reach 400 wins).
ANDREI THE GIANT
Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 21-of-23 shots Dec. 7 at MTL to collect his third-straight win and fifth win in his last six
starts…Vasilevskiy has given up two or fewer goals in 12 of his last 15 starts and 13 of 20 starts overall…Vasilevskiy earned his 13th win of the season
on Tuesday and ranks tied for third in the NHL for wins.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Media Notes
NHL GOALIE WINS LEADERS
T-1. Jack Campbell (TOR) – 14 wins (20 GS)
T-1. Cam Talbot (MIN) – 14 wins (19 GS)
T-3. Igor Shesterkin (NYR) – 13 wins (17 GS)
T-3. Andrei Vasilevskiy (TBL) – 13 wins (20 GS)
2 goalies tied with 12 wins
Vasilevskiy (60-21-4) recorded his 60th win of the calendar year (regular season &playoffs combined) on Tuesday; the next closest goalie is Philipp
Grubauer (43-22-3)…Vasilevskiy became the second goaltender in NHL history to record at least 60 wins in a calendar year, joining Marc-Andre Fleury
(62-30-6 in 2009 w/ PIT).
STAMMER TIME
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos posted an assist Dec. 7 at MTL to extend his point streak to four games (1-3–4 pts.), matching his season long (also:
2-4–6 pts. over 4 GP Nov. 21-28)…Stamkos has recorded at least one point in the last eight games he’s played (3-7–10 pts.)…Stamkos continues to
pace the Bolts for goals (T-14th in NHL) and scoring (T-9th in NHL)…Stamkos has recorded at least one point in 18 of the 24 games he’s played this
season, tied with Victor Hedman for the most games with at least a point on the Lightning.
HED OF THE CLASS
Bolts defenseman Victor Hedman notched an assist Dec. 7 at MTL to extend his assist and point streak to five games (2-7–9 pts.), establishing a new
season high for an assist streak and matching his season long for a point run (also: 2-5–7 pts. over 5 GP Nov. 13-21)…Hedman was named the NHL’s
Second Star of the week Monday for the week ending Dec. 5 after putting up 2-6–8 pts. in 4 GP to pace the Bolts…Hedman has recorded at least one
assist in 15 of 25 games this season and leads all NHL defensemen for assists and ranks tied for third among all NHL skaters.
NHL ASSIST LEADERS

Connor McDavid (EDM) – 27 assists (24 GP)
Nazem Kadri (TOR) – 23 assists (22 GP)
T-3. Leon Draisaitl (EDM) – 22 assists (24 GP)
T-3. Adam Fox (NYR) – 22 assists (25 GP)
T-3. Victor Hedman (TBL) – 22 assists (25 GP)
T-3. Artemi Panarin (NYR) – 22 assists (25 GP)
Hedman ranks second on the Lightning for scoring, one point behind Steven Stamkos, and is tied for the NHL scoring lead among defensemen.
NHL DEFENSEMAN SCORING LEADERS
T-1. Adam Fox (NYR) – 5-22–27 pts. (25 GP)
T-1. Victor Hedman (TBL) – 5-22–27 pts. (25 GP)
T-3. Roman Josi (NSH) – 8-16–24 pts. (25 GP)
T-3. John Carlson (WSH) – 6-18–24 pts. (26 GP)
PUTTING UP PALAT OF POINTS
Tampa Bay forward Ondrej Palat netted the game-winning goal Dec. 7 at MTL for his fourth game-winner this season, most on the Bolts and tied for
third most in the NHL…Over the last two seasons, Palat has 10 game-winners, fourth most in the NHL behind Auston Matthews (16), Leon Draisaitl (14)
and Connor McDavid (12)…Palat has scored a goal in three of the last four games.
TONY THE TIGER
Lightning center Anthony Cirelli tallied an assist Dec. 7 at MTL, giving him points in four of the last five contests (2-3–5 pts.)…Cirelli has eight goals
through 25 games this season, already nearly matching his total from last season (9 goals in 50 GP).
GOING IN FOR THE KILL
Bolts forward Alex Killorn tallied an assist Dec. 7 at MTL to end his two-game scoring slump…Killorn hasn’t gone more than two games this season
without recording a point…Killorn has points in four of the last six games (1-3–4 pts.).
SCOREY PERRY
Tampa Bay forward Corey Perry scored the game-tying goal Dec. 7 at MTL for his third goal over the last two games…Perry has scored all six of his
goals this season in the last eight games…Perry has points in seven of the last nine games (6-3–9 pts.) after posting just one point in the first 16
contests.
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MILESTONES
Steven Stamkos is six points from 900 career points
NOTEWORTHY
Lightning assistant athletic trainer Mike Poirier will work his 1,500th professional hockey game his next game.
2021-22 INDIVIDUAL HIGHS AND LOWS
Most Goals, Game: 2 (Multiple players, Last: Perry – 12/5 at PHI)
Most Assists, Game: 4 (Hedman – 10/14 at DET)
Most Points, Game: 4 (Hedman and Kucherov – 10/14 at DET)
Most Goals, Period: 2 (Multiple players, Last: Hedman – 12/2 vs. STL – 3rd PER)
Most Assists, Period: 3 (Kucherov – 10/14 at DET – 2nd PER)
Most Points, Period: 3 (Multiple players, Last: Hedman – 12/2 vs. STL – 3rd PER)
Most SOG, Game: 8 (Kucherov – 10/14 at DET)
Most PIM, Game: 24 (Maroon – 10/28 vs. ARI)
Best +/-, Game: +5 (Rutta – 12/5 at PHI)
Most PPGs, Game: 2 (Stamkos – 10/14 at DET)
Most Saves, Game: 38 (Elliott – 12/5 at PHI)
Most Saves, Period: 16 (Vasilevskiy – 11/28 at MIN – 2nd PER)
Most Consecutive Games With A Goal: 4 (Killorn – 10/25 at BUF to 11/1 vs. WSH)
Most Consecutive Games With An Assist: 5 (Multiple players, Last: Hedman – 11/30 at STL to 12/7 at MTL)
Most Consecutive Games With A Point: 5 (Multiple players, Last: Hedman – 11/30 at STL to 12/7 at MTL)
2021-22 TEAM HIGHS AND LOWS
Most Goals Scored, Period: 3 (Multiple times, Last: 12/5 at PHI – 2nd PER)
Most Goals Scored, Game: 7 (Multiple times, Last: 12/5 at PHI)
Most Goals Allowed, Period: 4 (Multiple times, Last: 11/20 vs. NJD – 3rd PER)
Most Goals Allowed, Game: 6 (Multiple times, Last: 10/14 at DET)
Most PPGs For, Game: 3 (10/14 at DET)
Most PPGs Against, Game: 2 (12/2 vs. STL)
Most PPs For, Game: 7 (10/14 at DET)
Most PPs Against, Game: 6 (10/23 vs. COL)
Most SOG, Game: 48 (10/14 at DET)
Most SOG, Period: 18 (11/6 at OTT – 2nd PER)
Fewest SOG, Game: 18 (11/9 vs. CAR)
Fewest SOG, Period: 2 (11/21 vs. MIN – 3rd PER)
Most SOG Allowed, Game: 39 (Multiple times, Last: 12/5 at PHI)
Most SOG Allowed, Period: 16 (Multiple times, Last: 12/4 at BOS – 2nd PER)
Fewest SOG Allowed, Game: 17 (11/26 vs. SEA)
Fewest SOG Allowed, Period: 3 (Multiple times, Last: 11/26 vs. SEA – 3rd PER)
Most Blk/S, Game: 22 (12/2 vs. STL)
Fewest Blk/S, Game: 7 (Multiple times, Last: 12/7 at MTL)
Most Lightning PIM, Game: 38 (11/15 vs. NYI)
Fewest Lightning PIM, Game: 2 (Multiple times, Last: 12/4 at BOS)
Largest Margin of Victory: 6 (12/5 at PHI)
Largest Margin of Defeat: 4 (Multiple times, Last: 10/25 at BU

Lightning secure Stanley Cup final berth with gritty OT win — Edmonton Sun

The Tampa Bay Lightning knew before the Eastern Conference final even began that the New York Islanders wouldn’t go down without a fight. And for a long, frightening stretch there Thursday night, there was real concern the stingy, stubborn Islanders wouldn’t be going down at all. But with Game 7 flashing before their eyes, the […]
Lightning secure Stanley Cup final berth with gritty OT win — Edmonton Sun

Lightning secure Stanley Cup final berth with gritty OT win

Author of the article:Robert Tychkowski

Publishing date:Sep 18, 2020 • Last Updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-1 overtime win over the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. PHOTO BY PERRY NELSON /USA Today Sports

The Tampa Bay Lightning knew before the Eastern Conference final even began that the New York Islanders wouldn’t go down without a fight.

And for a long, frightening stretch there Thursday night, there was real concern the stingy, stubborn Islanders wouldn’t be going down at all.

But with Game 7 flashing before their eyes, the Lightning finally landed a shot that guarantees New York won’t be getting up off the canvas.

Anthony Cirelli scored 13:18 into overtime, banking the puck home off the post to close out the Islanders 2-1 in Game 6 and set up a Stanley Cup Final showdown with the Dallas Stars.

“It’s just a blur, but to be playing for the Stanley Cup final is every kid’s goal growing up,” said Cirelli. “The emotions are so high. We’ve worked all year to get to the Stanley Cup Final and we’re here now. We’re ready to go.”

Tampa improved to 5-0 in games following a loss, showing an ability to fight through adversity at every turn.

“It’s how we respond, the character we have in that locker-room,” said winger Patrick Maroon, who’s looking for two in a row after winning a Cup with St. Louis last season.

“We have that mentality of the next man up. I’m super proud of these guys. It just goes to show how much character we have. We have that no-quit mentality in our locker-room.”

It was a battle for most of Game 6. Despite a 17-6 advantage in shots, the teams were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes on goals from New York’s Devon Toews at 4:15 and a quick reply from Tampa’s Victor Hedman at 6:28.

By the end of regulation, Tampa had doubled the Islanders’ shot total, 42-21, but still had nothing to show for it but frustration thanks to goaltender Semyon Varlamov and the Isles’ bend-but-don’t-break style.

“When you reach the conference final, there are no easy games,” said Hedman. “A great defensive effort on their part. They have a lot of skill up front and a great goaltender. It was a hard-fought battle.”

Cirelli ended it from the doorstep to put Tampa in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2015, when they lost to the Chicago Blackhawks. It begins Saturday.

“You can’t take anything for granted,” said Hedman. “It’s such a hard league to go far in. We really came together here as a group and we’re super excited to get back to the finals. I can’t wait to get it going.”

It’s sweet redemption for the Lightning, who were Stanley Cup favourites last season only to be swept in the first round by Columbus.

“The belief in our group is so strong, and that’s not something that just happens overnight,” said defenceman Ryan McDonagh. “We knew it was going to be tough, but our group believes in one another. Now that we’re here, we’re really determined and focused to finish the job.”

Some teams consider it bad luck to hoist a conference championship trophy, preferring to wait until they get a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup, but the Lightning were all over the Prince of Wales trophy, including injured captain Steve Stamkos.

“We talked about it quickly after,” said Alex Killorn. “In 2015, we didn’t touch it. We’re not too superstitious, but we thought, ‘Screw it, let’s grab it.’ We’re going to celebrate this and hopefully celebrate another after.”

ON THE RISE

The Islanders finished in seventh place in the east and gained momentum as the playoffs went on, beating Washington in the first round and taking down Philadelphia in the second.

Coming two wins away from the Stanley Cup Final is tough to take, but with Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello driving the bus, their future looks very good.

“There are very few teams that put a group together and win a championship right away without a little failure on the way,” said Trotz. “When the Islanders won four straight (Stanley Cups), there was a lot of hardship on the front end. Same with Edmonton and Detroit. My former club (Washington) had a lot of heartbreak before we broke through. There are a lot of lessons on the way. Learning these lessons are invaluable.”

INJURY FRONT

The Lightning lost Games 3 and 5, the two games that leading scorer Brayden Points didn’t dress for, so they were glad to have him back in the lineup for Game 6.

Point’s status has been a daily concern in the Tampa locker-room, but head coach Jon Cooper said they never put the situation ahead of the player.

“In the end, it’s the player we care about the most. If we’re going to put the player in harm’s way, we will not play him. If we do, then it’s justified because we’ve gone through all the steps. We’re always looking after the player first.”

HEDS UP

Hedman’s first-period goal is his ninth of the playoffs, the third most by any defenceman in a single playoff year. Hedman moved past Denis Potvin and into a tie with Bobby Orr and Brad Park, two goals behind Brian Leetch and three behind Paul Coffey.

E-mail: rtychkowski@postmedia.com

On Twitter: @Rob_Tychkowski

TRAIKOS: Lightning needs five overtime periods to slip past Blue Jackets — Toronto Sun

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TRAIKOS: Lightning needs five overtime periods to slip past Blue Jackets — Toronto Sun

Tampa Bay Lightning Reportedly Close Training Facilities After Players, Staff Test Positive — BroBible

On May 25 the NHL announced its framework for Phase 2 of its four-step plan to resume play beginning in June. While it was just framework followed by a June 9th announcement by commissioner Gary Bettman about a 24-team playoff format, it was a step in the right direction and brought hope that we would […]
Tampa Bay Lightning Reportedly Close Training Facilities After Players, Staff Test Positive — BroBible

All has seemingly been going to plan, but Bob McKenzie delivered some unsettling news on Friday reporting that one team has had to close its training facilities after three players and two staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.

I believe it’s three players and two staff who tested positive. Remaining players and staff are being tested. If no further positive tests, expectation is training facility will re-open, Phase Two will continue. If there are further positive tests, well, we will see what happens.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 19, 2020

Following his initial tweets about the news, McKenzie revealed the team in question is the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The team in question is the Tampa Bay Lightning.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 19, 2020

Florida had its biggest spike yet in new coronavirus cases on June 18 with 3,208 new cases in just 24 hours. The latest numbers show that there are 85,926 confirmed cases in the state and 3,061 deaths.

Among the many takeaways from the NHL’s Phase 2 plans, it states that all members of every organization would have to be tested before they can begin training and subject to daily temperature checks while being forced to quarantine if they test positive. Social distancing measures is also supposed to be enforced during training to a point where you can’t even have a spotter while lifting.