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CANADIENS (0-0) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (0-0) MAY 20, 2021 ▪ 7:30 PM EST SCOTIABANK ARENA (TORONTO, ON) ▪ TV: SPORTSNET ▪ RADIO: TSN 1050

MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY versus MONTREAL

ALL-TIME RECORD: 307-344-88-18 ALL-TIME at HOME: 194-129-45-10 ALL-TIME PLAYOFF SERIES RECORD: 7-8 ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD: 29-42 2020-21: 7-2-1

MAPLE LEAFS CAREER LEADERS versus MONTREAL

GAMES: Jason Spezza (76), Joe Thornton (62), Nick Foligno (47) POINTS: Jason Spezza (75), Joe Thornton (47), (40) GOALS: Jason Spezza (32), Auston Matthews (19), John Tavares (17) ASSISTS: Jason Spezza (43), Joe Thornton (32), John Tavares (23) MINUTES: Zach Bogosian (59), Nick Foligno (58), Wayne Simmonds (54)

CANADIENS CAREER LEADERS versus TORONTO

GAMES: Eric Staal (55), Brendan Gallagher (35), Jeff Petry (34), Tomas Tatar (34) POINTS: Eric Staal (52), Jeff Petry (21), Brendan Gallagher (19), Corey Perry (19) GOALS: Eric Staal (24), Tomas Tatar (10), Brendan Gallagher (10) ASSISTS: Eric Staal (28), Jeff Petry (16), Shea Weber (14) PENALTY MINUTES: Eric Staal (37), Corey Perry (26), Shea Weber (20)

MAPLE LEAFS ACTIVE PLAYOFF LEADERS

GAMES: Joe Thornton (179), Jason Spezza (85), Jake Muzzin (59) POINTS: Joe Thornton (133), Jason Spezza (70), John Tavares (30) GOALS: Joe Thornton (31), Jason Spezza (25), John Tavares (15) ASSISTS: Joe Thornton (102), Jason Spezza (45), Mitch Marner (16) PENALTY MINUTES: Joe Thornton (132), Wayne Simmonds (106), Nick Foligno (40)

MAPLE LEAFS SNAPSHOTS

Postseason Appearances - The 2021 postseason marks the Maple Leafs’ 70th appearance in the Stanley Cup . Series History - The Maple Leafs have played a total of 115 series in their previous 69 playoff appearances, winning 58 of them. Playoff Record - Toronto has a record of 258-284-4 in 546 franchise playoff games. Toronto vs. Montreal - This is the 16th time the Maple Leafs and Canadiens have met in the postseason. - Toronto has only faced Boston (16) and Detroit (23) as many times or more than the Canadiens in a playoff series. - This series marks the first meeting between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens in the since 1979. Up North - Toronto finished first in the North Division and tied for fifth in the NHL with a 35- 14-7 record (77 points) - The Maple Leafs captured their first division title since 1999-00. Team Discipline - The Maple Leafs took were assessed 165 penalties this season, which was tied for the fifth-fewest penalties taken in the NHL. - Toronto averaged 4:21 per game in time on the penalty kill, which was the fourth lowest total in the League. Faceoffs - The Maple Leafs finished 10th among NHL teams and second among North Division clubs in faceoff win percentage (51.1%). - Toronto won 53 percent of their offensive zone faceoffs, which was the ninth- highest percentage among NHL clubs. Goals by Strength - The Maple Leafs were second in the NHL in goals scored at 5-on-5 (132), while allowing the eighth-fewest goals at 5-on-5 (96). Starting Strong - Toronto scored 61 times in the first period, which was the highest mark in the NHL, while allowing 38 first period goals, the fifth-fewest in the League. Power Play - The Maple Leafs have the fifth-fewest power play opportunities (155) among NHL teams that scored at least 30 power play goals (31). Penalty Kill - Toronto was shorthanded 144 times this season, which was the tied for the fourth-fewest times shorthanded in the NHL. Scoring First - Toronto won 25 games after scoring the first of the game, which ranked third among NHL clubs. Team Goal-Games - The Maple Leafs were tied for the 11th highest win percentage in one-goal games (.560), tied for the sixth-highest win percentage in two-goal games (.615) and had the fourth-highest win percentage in three-goal games (.733). Back in the Postseason - Per NHL Stats, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have reached the postseason in each of their first five NHL campaigns, a feat achieved by only four other Maple Leafs in the expansion era (since 1967-68): Tomas Kaberle (1998-99 to 2003-04), Dave Williams (1974-75 to 1978-79), Borje Salming (1973-74 to 1980- 81) and Ian Turnbull (1973-74 to 1980-81).

MAPLE LEAFS – CANADIENS FINAL 2020-21 TEAM STATS

TORONTO MONTREAL GOALS FOR (Rank): 186 (6th) 158 (17th) GOALS AGAINST (Rank): 148 (t-7th) 165 (18th) POWER PLAY [%] (Rank): 31/155 [20.0%] (16th) 29/151 [19.2%] (17th) PENALTY KILL [%] (Rank): 113/144 [78.5%] (t-23rd) 135/172 [78.5%] (t-23rd) SHOTS (Rank): 1751 (6th) 1746 (7th) 5-on-5 ATTEMPTS FOR 2455 (8th) 2704 (3rd) (Rank): 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % (Rank): 51.0% (11th) 54.5% (2nd) FACEOFF % (Rank): 51.1% (10th) 48.4% (t-24th)

MAPLE LEAFS 2020-21 LEADERS

CATEGORY LEADER

GOALS 41 (Matthews)

ASSISTS 47 (Marner)

POINTS 67 (Marner)

POWER PLAY POINTS 14 (Marner)

SHORTHANDED POINTS 2 (Marner)

PIMs 49 (Bogosian)

SHOTS 220 (Matthews)

FACEOFF WIN% 56.7% (Spezza)

5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % 55.2% (Thornton)

BLOCKED SHOTS 94 (Muzzin)

TAKEAWAYS 53 (Marner)

HITS 100 (Muzzin)

TOI PER GAME 23:38 (Rielly)

PP TOI PER GAME 3:14 (Matthews)

SH TOI PER GAME 2:35 (Muzzin)

MAPLE LEAFS NOTABLES

Frederik Andersen - Since joining the Maple Leafs in 2016-17, Andersen is 10-14 in 24 Stanley Cup Playoffs appearances. Only seven goaltenders have recorded more postseason wins in a Toronto uniform. - Had a 13-8-3 record with a 2.96 goals-against average and an .895 save percentage in 23 games played this season. - Had a .912 save percentage at even-strength in 2020-21.

Zach Bogosian - Recorded four assists in 20 playoff games with Tampa Bay in 2020, capturing the Stanley Cup. - Averaged 1:26 per game in shorthanded ice time in 2020-21. - Led all Toronto defencemen in hits per 60 minutes of ice time this season (6.14). - Had a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 52.9 percent in 45 games this season, which led Maple Leafs defencemen who appeared in at least five games.

TJ Brodie - Has appeared in 30 career Stanley Cup playoff games and recorded 15 points (4-11-15). - Averaged 19:08 in even-strength ice time, which ranked second among Toronto skaters who have appeared in multiple games. - Had the highest on-ice goals-for percentage (65.4%) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs defencemen. - Was tied for the Maple Leafs lead in shifts per game (26.1). - Finished tied for 25th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (22).

Adam Brooks - Can make his Stanley Cup playoff debut in 2021 with the Maple Leafs. - Had four goals and an assist in 11 games with the Maple Leafs this season. - Averaged 1.64 points per 60 minutes of ice time, which ranked ninth among Toronto skaters. - Became the first player in franchise history to score his first career goal on the power play and second career goal while shorthanded on April 20 at .

Jack Campbell - Can make his Stanley Cup playoff debut in 2021 with the Maple Leafs. - Was 17-3-2 with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage this season. - Was tied for the 11th highest even-strength save percentage (.925) among goaltenders who have appeared in at least 10 games this season. - Is 5-1-2 in eight career games against Montreal with a 1.87 goals- against average and a .934 save percentage. - Established a Maple Leafs franchise record for consecutive wins by a goaltender (10) on April 7 vs. Montreal. - Established an NHL record for consecutive wins to start a season (11) on April 10 vs. Ottawa.

Nick Foligno - Has recorded 22 points (9-13-22) in 51 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Ottawa (2-4-6; 17 GP) and Columbus (7-9-16; 34 GP). - Registered four assists in seven games with the Maple Leafs. - Averaged 1:52 per game in shorthanded ice time with Toronto after joining the club. - Averaged 13.29 hits per 60 minutes as a Maple Leaf, which was the highest rate among Toronto skaters who appeared in multiple games. - Had 16 points (7-9-16) in 42 games with Columbus before being acquired by Toronto on April 11.

Alex Galchenyuk - Has registered 13 points (4-9-13) in 32 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Montreal (4-9-13; 28 GP) and Minnesota (0-0-0; 4 GP). - Averaged 2.18 points per 60 minutes of ice time this season, which was sixth among Toronto skaters who appeared in over five games. - Averaged 11.79 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time as a Maple Leaf, which ranked 12th among Toronto skaters who appeared in over five games.

Justin Holl - Skated in all five of Toronto’s Stanley Cup qualifying round games vs. Columbus in 2020. - Ranked 17th among right-handed defencemen in the NHL in time on ice at 5-on-5 (17:43). - Ranked 19th among NHL right-handed defencemen who averaged at least 15 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time (17:43) with a shot attempt percentage of 51.9% when the score was within one goal.

Zach Hyman - Has recorded 12 points (4-8-12) in 25 career playoff games with the Maple Leafs. - Had an on-ice goals for percentage of 67.8%, which ranked second among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least 10 games. - Averaged 1:58 per game in shorthanded ice time, which led Toronto forwards. - Had the fifth-highest per game average (0.77) among Maple Leafs this season. - Averaged 2.67 shots per game, which ranked fourth among Maple Leafs.

Alex Kerfoot - Has recorded eight points (2-6-8) in 23 career playoff games between Colorado (2-3-5; 18 GP) and Toronto (0-3-3; 5 GP). - Ranked seventh among Toronto forwards in shifts per game (19.9). - Had the 10th highest points per 60 minutes rate at 5-on-5 (1.62) among Toronto skaters who appeared in over five games. - Averaged 1:31 per game in shorthanded ice time, the highest mark of his career.

Mitch Marner - Has recorded 21 points (5-16-21) in 25 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. - His 0.84 points per game average in the playoffs is the highest among Toronto skaters. - Ranked fourth among NHLers in assists (47) and second in the NHL in assists at 5-on-5 (28). - Finished fourth among NHLers in points (20-47-67). - Recorded the sixth-most even-strength goals (20) in the NHL. - Ranked second in the NHL in primary assists (34). - Finished first among NHL forwards in time on ice per game (22:26). - Became the first Maple Leaf in franchise history to record 60 points in fewer than 50 games three times on April 28 at Montreal.

Auston Matthews - Has recorded 19 points (12-7-19) in 25 career Stanley Cup playoff games. - Per NHL Stats, his 0.48 goal per game average in the postseason ranks second in franchise history behind Gordie Drillon (0.49 G/GP). - Captured the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal- scoring leader (41). - Led the NHL in even-strength goals (31), game-winning goals (12) and times scoring the first goal of the game (9). - Finished the season tied for fifth among NHLers in points (41-25-66). - Led the NHL in shots on goal (222). - Ranked second among Maple Leafs forwards who appeared in over 10 games in 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage (53.9%). - Became the first American born player to score 30 or more goals in each of his first five seasons on April 10 vs. Ottawa.

Ilya Mikheyev - Skated in all five of Toronto’s Stanley Cup qualifying round games vs. Columbus in 2020. - Started 34.8% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone, which was the lowest percentage among Maple Leafs skaters who appeared in over five games. - Averaged 7.87 shots per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which was seventh among Maple Leafs who appeared in at least five games.

Jake Muzzin - Has skated in 59 career Stanley Cup playoff games, recording 22 points between Los Angeles (7-13-20; 50 GP) and Toronto (0-2-2; 9 GP), capturing the Stanley Cup in 2014 with the Kings. - Finished tied for 15th among NHL defencemen in takeaways (24). - Was tied for 10th among NHL defencemen and is seventh among Maple Leafs in even-strength points (2-22-24). - Was one of 10 NHL defencemen to have recorded at least 90 hits (101) and 90 blocked shots (94).

Riley Nash - Has registered eight points (2-6-8) in 32 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Boston (0-3-3; 15 GP) and Columbus (2-3-5; 17 GP). - Recorded seven points (2-5-7) in 37 games with Columbus prior to being acquired by Toronto on April 9. - Started 28.2% of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone as a member of the Blue Jackets. - Averaged 1:05 per game in shorthanded ice time with Columbus.

Morgan Rielly - Has recorded 16 points (3-13-16) in 25 career Stanley Cup playoff games with the Maple Leafs. - Led the Maple Leafs and was 21st among NHLers in average time on ice (23:37). - Finished 15th among NHL defencemen in points (5-30-35). - Was tied for 10th among NHL defencemen in assists (30). - Tied for 15th among NHL defencemen in assists at 5-on-5 (15). - Became the sixth in franchise history to record 300 points with the club on April 13 vs. Calgary.

David Rittich - Made his first and only appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs with Calgary in 2020. - Was 1-1-1 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage in four appearances with Toronto. - Had a 4-7-1 record with a 2.90 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage in 15 games with Calgary prior to being acquired by Toronto on April 11. - Won his first game as a Maple Leaf on April 29 vs. Vancouver.

Rasmus Sandin - Can make his Stanley Cup playoff debut in 2021 with the Maple Leafs. - Recorded four assists in nine games with the Maple Leafs in 2020-21. - Had a 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage of 52.4% this season.

Jason Spezza - Has recorded 70 points (25 goals, 45 assists) in 85 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Ottawa (17-35-52; 56 GP), (8-10- 18; 24 GP) and Toronto (0-0-0; 5 GP). - Had the highest points per 60 minutes rate (3.07) at 5-on-5 among Maple Leafs and the third highest rate among NHLers who appeared in at least 10 games this season. - Ranked eighth among NHLers who have appeared in at least 10 games with an assists per 60 minutes rate of 2.05 at 5-on-5. - Won 54.3% of his defensive zone faceoffs, which was the 15th highest percentage among NHLers who had taken at least 225 defensive zone draws (234).

John Tavares - Has skated in 36 career Stanley Cup playoff games, recording 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) between the (11-11- 22; 24 GP) and Toronto (4-4-8; 12 GP). - Was tied for 25th in the NHL in points (19-31-50) and tied for 16th in the NHL in even-strength points (13-25-38). - Had the seventh highest faceoff win percentage (55.3%) among NHLers who took at least 850 faceoffs (852). - Had an on-ice goals for percentage of 57.8% at 5-on-5 in 2020-21, which was 11th among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least five games. - Averaged 13.89 shot attempts per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5, which was fourth among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least five games.

Joe Thornton - Has recorded 133 points (31 goals, 102 assists) in 179 career Stanley Cup playoff games between Boston (6-12-18; 35 GP) and San Jose (25-90-115; 144 GP), which ranks fourth among active NHLers in playoff points. - Had the highest 5-on-5 shot attempt percentage among Toronto skaters who appeared in at least five games at 55.3%. - Averaged 1.52 points per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5 this season, which was tied for 13th among Toronto skaters. - Became the seventh player in NHL history to record 1,100 career assists on April 28 at Montreal. - Became the oldest player (41 years, 296 days) in franchise history to score a goal for the club on April 24 at Winnipeg, surpassing Allan Stanley (41 years, 252 days) who had held the mark since November 8, 1967 at Oakland.

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