NASHVILLE PREDATORS NOTES:
ALL-TIME vs. TORONTO
OVERALL (28 GP) 14-11-(1)-2
HOME (12 GP) 6-5-(0)-1
ROAD (16 GP) 8-6-(1)-1
PLAYOFFS Never Met
− The Predators are 14-11-(1)-2 all-time against the Maple Leafs, including an 8-6-(1)-1 record on the road.
− This is the first of two matchups between Nashville and Toronto in 2022-23; it is the first and only at Scotiabank Arena. The two teams meet again on March 26 at Bridgestone Arena.
− Nashville went 1-1-0 against Toronto last season, dropping a 3-0 decision on the road on Nov. 16, 2021. The Predators then picked up a 6-3 win at home over the Maple Leafs on March 19, 2022.
− The Predators are 3-2-0 in their last five games against the Maple Leafs; they are 4-5-1 in their last 10; and 2-2-1 in their last five on the road.
− Overall, the Predators have earned at least a point in nine of their last 14 games (7-5-2) against the Maple Leafs.
− In 2018-19, the Predators shut out the Maple Leafs in both of their two meetings. Nashville became the second team in NHL history to sweep a season series with the Maple Leafs (minimum two games) with shutout wins in each game (also: Philadelphia in 1992-93).
− On Nov. 18, 2014, 15 Preds skaters reached the scoresheet, led by Taylor Beck’s two goals and an assist, as Nashville tied a franchise record for goals in a game, topping Toronto 9-2 at Scotiabank Arena.
NOTABLES vs. TORONTO
− Filip Forsberg broke David Legwand’s record for most goals in Predators history by scoring his 211th on March 19, 2022 against Toronto. He owns seven goals and 12 points in 12 career games vs. the Maple Leafs.
− Ryan Johansen has tallied 14 points (6g-8a) in 18 career games against Toronto.
− Haliburton, Ont., native Matt Duchene owns 14 points (5g-9a) in 19 career meetings with the Maple Leafs. He has points in four of his last five games against Toronto (2g-3a).
− Predators prospect Luke Evangelista is a native of Toronto.
− Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok skated in 508 games for Nashville from 2013-21, tallying 211 points (94g-117a).
− Toronto forward Wayne Simmonds posted three points (1g-2a) in 17 games for the Predators in the 2018-19 season.
LAST TIME OUT
− Nashville Predators 3, Ottawa Senators 0 – Jan. 9 (Canadian Tire Centre)
− NSH goals: Josi – GWG (10), Lauzon (2), Forsberg (16)
− OTT goals:
− Goaltenders: NSH – Saros (W, 38/38); OTT – Talbot (L, 33/36)
− Power plays: NSH 0-5; OTT 0-5
− Notes: Nashville improved to 10-8-3 on the road in 2022-23… The Predators closed out their two-game regular-season series against the Senators with a 1-1-0 record… Nashville pushed its road point streak to a season-long six games (5-0-1)…Nashville also extended its overall point streak to six games (5-0-1), its longest of the season… The Predators have now scored at least three goals in each of their last six games… Nashville killed off all 10 minutes of Ottawa’s power-play time… Juuse Saros made 38 saves for his first shutout of the season… Roman Josi opened the scoring with his 10th goal of the season, and Jeremy Lauzon made it a 2-0 game just 32 seconds later… Filip Forsberg scored his first career goal against Ottawa for his team-leading 16th of 2022-23… He also picked up an assist on Josi’s goal.
INJURY REPORT
Player Designation Dates Missed Games Missed
Mark Borowiecki Upper body – IR Oct. 27-Jan. 9 32
Michael McCarron NHL/NHLPA PAP Dec. 12-Jan. 9 14
Cole Smith Lower body – day-to-day Dec. 31-Jan. 9 5
Total man-games lost: 78
Borowiecki – 33; McCarron – 15; McDonagh – 7; Smith – 5; Trenin – 5; Carrier – 4; Glass – 3; Lauzon – 3; Jankowski – 2; Duchene – 1
NASHVILLE PREDATORS GAME NOTES
Jan. 11, 2023 at Toronto Maple Leafs
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
− Jan. 2: Recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 1: Reassigned defenseman Roland McKeown to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Dec. 29: Recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Dec. 27: Recalled forward Tommy Novak from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Dec. 24: Reassigned forward Tommy Novak to Milwaukee (AHL).
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 6 at Philadelphia 2
Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023
TOR Goals: Järnkrok, Aston-Reese, Timmins, Liljegren (SH), Tavares, Matthews (PP)
PHI Goals: Konecny, Deslauriers
TOR Goaltender: Murray, 34/36, .944 SV%
PHI Goaltender: Hart, 29/35, .829 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-2
TOR Penalty Kill: 4-for-4
Player Notes:
- Mitch Marner (3A), Calle Järnkrok (1G, 2A) and John Tavares (1G, 2A) each posted a three-point outing in Sunday’s win.
- Marner has posted an assist in four-straight games (6A). With three assists on Sunday, Marner improved to 351 career NHL assists, claiming sole possession of seventh place on Toronto’s franchise leader board for most assists, surpassing Tim Horton (349). Marner tied a single-game NHL career-high with three assists, which he has marked on 20 occasions during his NHL career.
- Järnkrok tied a single-game season-high and an NHL career second-best with three points (1G, 2A). Järnkrok has posted three or more points during a game on eight occasions during his NHL career, five of which were road games. Järnkrok has recorded four points through his last two games (1G, 3A).
- Tavares has scored in three-straight games (4G). Tavares recorded his third game of the season with three or more points, two of which came against the Flyers (also posted a hat trick and added an assist, Nov. 2 vs. PHI).
- Timothy Liljegren recorded the first shorthanded goal of his NHL goal.
- Conor Timmins recorded his first career NHL goal.
TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. Nashville: First of Two
2021-22 Record vs. Nashville: 1-1-0
Toronto Season Record: 25-9-7
Toronto Home Record: 14-3-4
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs are set to take on the Nashville Predators tonight in the first of two matchups between the clubs this season. The Maple Leafs will visit the Predators for their second game of the 2022-23 season on March 26 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Toronto went 1-1-0 against the Predators in 2021- 22, claiming a 3-0 win on home ice. The Maple Leafs have posted a 14-3-4 record on home ice during the 2022-23 season, currently the third-best home record in the league. The Maple Leafs are on a two-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents by a 10-3 margin. Toronto is playing in their first game of a back-to-back tonight and will play the Detroit Red Wings tomorrow at Little Caesars Arena. The Maple Leafs are 3-3-0 in the first game of a back-to-back.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050
NEXT GAME
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
January 10, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled forward Bobby McMann from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Defenceman TJ Brodie has been placed on injured reserve.
January 2, 2023 The Maple Leafs loaned forward Joey Anderson to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
INJURY REPORT
TJ Brodie Rib (IR)
Carl Dahlström Shoulder (IR)
Victor Mete Lower Body (IR)
Jake Muzzin Neck (LTIR)
Nick Robertson Shoulder (IR)
ALL-TIME VS. NASHVILLE PREDATORS:
First Matchup between Clubs: October 19, 1998 (Toronto 2 vs. Nashville 2)
All-Time Record: 13-13-1-1 (28 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 7-8-1-0 (16 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 6-5-0-1 (12 Games)
Last Home Win vs. Opponent: November 16, 2021 (Toronto 3 vs. Nashville 0)
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. NASHVILLE PREDATORS:
Games Played: Mark Giordano (41), Wayne Simmonds (29), Jordie Benn (26)
Goals: John Tavares (10), Wayne Simmonds (10), Mark Giordano (7)
Assists: Mark Giordano (18), Morgan Rielly (9), Wayne Simmonds (6), Mitch Marner (6),
Alexander Kerfoot (6)
Points: Mark Giordano (25), Wayne Simmonds (16), John Tavares (15)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (27), Mark Giordano (20), Jordie Benn (10)
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2022-23
Power Play: 25.0%
Power Play Goal Leader: 9 – Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 19 – Tavares (8G, 11A), Marner (4G, 15A)
2021-22 Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)
ON THE PK IN 2022-23
Penalty Kill: 78.6%
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 1 – Giordano, Järnkrok, Kerfoot, Liljegren, Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 3 – Järnkrok (1G, 2A)
2021-22 Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)
FAST FACTS
Wednesday games 5th of 11 (8 home, 3 road)
Back-to-Backs played 6 of 14
Record in first game of back-to-back 3-3-0
Record in second game of back-to-back 5-0-1
January games 5th of 14 (10 home, 4 road)
