MONTREAL CANADIENS (0-0) vs. TORONTO 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), John Tavares (40) GOALS: Jason Spezza (32), Auston Matthews (19), John Tavares (17) ASSISTS: Jason Spezza (43), Joe Thornton (32), John Tavares (23) PENALTY 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 playoffs. 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 Stanley Cup playoffs 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 goal 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 SHOT 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 Vancouver. 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 point per game average (0.77) among Maple Leafs this season.