Losers of five straight, and about to embark on a tough three-game road trip out west, the Montreal Canadiens needed something positive to come from a Saturday night tilt with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. They got exactly what they needed out of that game, coming together for a very strong showing in a 5-2 win, allowing them to hit the road with some confidence this week.
It was a dominant effort from top to bottom, and came at a time when the team sorely needed to prove to...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Things are going from bad to worse for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Already hammered by the injury bug heading in, the Leafs lost defenceman Jake McCabe to injury on Saturday night in Montreal against the Canadiens. McCabe was injured with an upper-body injury, after taking a puck in the face in the second period. From a certain angle on the telecast, it appeared the puck hit the 32-year-old defenceman right in the jaw, leaving many wondering if he potentially broke his jaw on the play. Through 21...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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But the Leafs were worse.
From Pension Plan Puppets
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Coming off one of their better 60-minute efforts of the season against Columbus (not saying much, granted), Craig Berube ran three new lines to start this big Saturday night clash in Montreal. I’ll give Berube credit for hyping up the importance of this game after Friday’s practice, making no bones about calling it a big […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-10-3. On Joseph Woll’s performance: Well, he was excellent. I pulled him there because we were just giving freebies to them. I just said I’d had enough. On whether the pull was to wake […]
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First period
Florian Xhekaj starts his first NHL shift with a loud hit on Troy Stecher in the offensive zone.
Well there’s a hockey game being played, but so far it looks like what you’d expect from teams that haven’t won many games in the past few weeks.
Jakub Dobeš shoots out his leg to pinch the puck on the post after a wraparound attempt by Dakota Joshua. A good save for him early.
It looks like Toronto is the first team to wake up in the contest.
The Leafs are p...
From Eyes On The Prize
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This latest chapter of the Leafs-Habs rivalry comes at a time when the two sides are among the highest-scoring and leakiest teams in the NHL through the first quarter of the season. Both are hoping to turn around their recent fortunes amid an underwhelming month of November (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Canadiens […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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Second chance to play the Canadiens.
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Game 21: Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+
The good news is that Jake Evans is good to go after taken an elbow from Tom Wilson last game. The better news is that Florian Xhekaj, called up when Evans had to miss practice on Friday, will be in the lineup anyway to make his NHL debut. The forward hasn’t had the start to the season in the AHL to match h...
From Eyes On The Prize
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The leads of anticipated TV series Heated Rivalry can be seen in a steamy clinch, and writer Rachel Reid is ready for what’s to come.
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From Outsports
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The 1990s were an interesting time for the NHL. The Penguins won Stanley Cups at the start of the decade, Montreal won Canada's last Stanley Cup during that decade, the Rangers and Devils had their moments, and the Red Wings, Stars, and Avalanche were in an arms race as the decade finished as all won Stanley Cups as well. Wayne Gretzky was traded for the second time, Mario Lemieux retired, Patrick Roy was traded, and NHL expansion exploded. On the ice, teams were coming up with alternate, thir...
From In the Pressbox
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Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, Craig Berube discussed Sammy Blais entering the lineup against his hometown/former team, the boost from Joseph Woll’s return, and the challenge against the Canadiens. “I’m really motivated. Kind of a little more of a chip on my shoulder tonight, for sure.” – Sammy Blais on facing the team that […]
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Guests: Murat Ates at 27:15 and Jessi Pierce at 1:24:30.
From In the Pressbox
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It's like they're starting the season over again.
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Game 21: Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+
For the first time this season, the Montreal Canadiens’ skaters seemed to get demoralized by their goaltending on Thursday night. They responded well after Samuel Montembeault allowed a goal just as the game began by tying the game before the first period was up, but another two quick goals to begin th...
From Eyes On The Prize
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After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed Max Domi’s struggles, the special teams, Troy Stecher fitting into the lineup, the upcoming road trip, and the status of his many injured players. What is your take on Max Domi’s game this season? Berube: Inconsistency. In and out. He does some good things. I am trying to think […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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We’re not really in the business of moral victories, but the Maple Leafs played well in this game and easily could have grabbed two points. They will have to settle for one and hope to get healthier in the coming days, but there were genuine signs of progress and reason for optimism in this game. […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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The Leafs are still holding themselves back.
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Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 9-9-3. On the team’s performance: I thought we played a pretty good game all around. The guys worked, competed, and did a lot of good things. Overtime… It’s the way it goes. […]
The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ recent play after their OT loss to Columbus: “We’re defending a lot better and doing a lot of good things… Going in a good direction” appeared ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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One less injured player.
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Scott Laughton returns to the lineup as the Maple Leafs attempt to avenge a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this season (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Scott Laughton on returning from his second injury of the season: You come back for two games or five periods, and it is obviously […]
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From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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Ahead of Thursday’s game against Columbus, Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton’s return, building on Tuesday’s win, and the workloads of John Tavares and Joseph Woll. Does the win on Tuesday release some of the pressure or tension for the team? Berube: It does. It does for a bit, but we have to carry on here […]
The post Craig Berube on John Tavares’ big minutes in Auston Matthews’ absence: “It is a lot to ask of him, but he is willing and has handled it well… I have to try to lower them” ...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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Apparently, the transition from the Edmonton Oilers to the Toronto Maple Leafs is a seamless one for Troy Stecher. Some players can’t handle the stress of playing in the Toronto market, particularly as they’re off to one of their slowest starts in a decade. But for Stecher, it’s just another day, especially after getting out…
From In the Pressbox
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Will Kirill Marchenko score for the Columbus Blue Jackets versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best call before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Kirill Marchenko Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs
Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal)
Marchenko Goals Betting Stats
Marchenko has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season.
Marchenko has recorded a point in 17 gam...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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When the Columbus Blue Jackets meet the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, is Dmitri Voronkov likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are available below, so take advantage before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET.
Dmitri Voronkov Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Maple Leafs
Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal)
Voronkov Goals Betting Stats
In every game Voronkov has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded t...
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