TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 5 at Ottawa 4 – SOW
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
TOR Goals: McCabe, Marner (PP), Järnkrok (2x), Kerfoot (SOW)
OTT Goals: Gauthier, Stützle (SH), Tkachuk, Tkachuk (PP)
TOR Goaltender: Murray, 48/52, .923 SV%
OTT Goaltender: Sogaard, 25/29, .862 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-2
TOR Penalty Kill: 2-for-3
Player Notes:
- Jake McCabe scored his first goal as a Maple Leaf at 3:11 of the first period.
- Mitch Marner scored on a Maple Leafs power play opportunity at 6:09 of the second period and recorded the primary assist on McCabe’s goal. Marner has scored in back-to-back games and extended his point streak to six games where he has posted 12 points (4G, 8A). Marner posted his 23rd multi-point game of the season.
- Calle Järnkrok scored twice in Toronto’s win, improving to 17 goals on the season, setting a new career-high in goals. He also tied a career-high in points with 35 (previously set during the 2017-18 season with Nashville). Järnkrok is currently on a four-game point streak where he has recorded six points (3G, 3A). Järnkrok posted his first multi-goal game of the season and fourth multi-point game of the season.
- John Tavares and Auston Matthews each recorded two assists during Toronto’s win on Saturday. Tavares has recorded a multi-assist outing in back-to-back games where he has posted four assists. Tavares posted his ninth multi-assist game of the season and his 19th multipoint game of the season. Matthews has posted three points through his last two games (1G, 2A). Matthews recorded his seventh multi-assist game of the season and his 19th multi-point game of the season.
- Morgan Rielly posted the primary assist on Marner’s power play goal. Rielly extended his point streak to three games where he has recorded four points (2G, 2A).
- Sam Lafferty skated in his 200th career NHL game.
- Matt Murray stopped 48 of 52 shots he faced in Toronto’s shootout win. In facing 52 shots, Murray set a new single-game NHL career-high. In making 48 saves, Murray set an NHL career second-best.
Team Notes:
- Toronto has posted a 7-9 record in overtime this season while winning one of three shootout appearances this season.
- The Maple Leafs were faced with 52 shots during Saturday’s shootout win, the most shots they have faced this season.
TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. New York: Third of Three
2021-22 Record vs. New York: 3-0-0
Toronto Season Record: 42-18-9
Toronto Road Record: 17-11-4
Toronto Maple Leafs: Media Notes
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs are scheduled to face-off against the New York Islanders tonight in the third of three matchups between the clubs this season. The Maple Leafs have posted a 1-0-1 record against the Islanders during the 2022-23 campaign. Toronto lost their first meeting of the season against the Islanders on November 21st in a 3-2 overtime decision at Scotiabank Arena. In their second meeting, William Nylander recorded four points in Toronto’s 5-2 win on January 23rd at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto has earned at least one point in six-consecutive games against the Islanders (5-0-1). Toronto is playing in their second of five-consecutive road games. The Maple Leafs have posted a 17-11-4 record on the road this season.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: TSN4 RADIO: TSN 1050
NEXT GAME
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Opponent: at Florida Panthers
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet Ontario (TV), TSN 1050 (Radio)
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
March 18, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled forward Bobby McMann and goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
March 12, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled forward Alex Steeves from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
INJURY REPORT
Carl Dahlström Shoulder (LTIR)
Victor Mete Lower Body (LTIR)
Jake Muzzin Neck (LTIR)
Ryan O’Reilly Broken Finger (LTIR)
Nick Robertson Shoulder (LTIR)
ALL-TIME VS. NEW YORK ISLANDERS:
First Matchup between Clubs: January 10, 1973 (Toronto 4 vs. New York 2)
All-Time Record: 78-68-7-11 (164 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 45-30-4-5 (84 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 33-38-3-6 (80 Games)
Last Road Win vs. Opponent: January 22, 2022 (Toronto 3 at New York 1)
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. NEW YORK ISLANDERS:
Games Played: Wayne Simmonds (40), Luke Schenn (38), Morgan Rielly (24)
Goals: Wayne Simmonds (10), Auston Matthews (9), Mitch Marner (8)
Assists: Wayne Simmonds (13), William Nylander (9), Mark Giordano (7), Mitch Marner (7)
Points: Wayne Simmonds (23), William Nylander (16), Mitch Marner (15)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (52), Mark Giordano (14), Luke Schenn (13)
2022-23 AVERAGES
Points% GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .674 3.42 2.68 25.9 80.8 31.8 29.3 53.5
New York .563 2.93 2.69 16.5 82.1 30.5 31.4 50.7
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2022-23
Power Play: 25.9%
Power Play Goal Leader: 13 – Tavares, Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 33 – Marner (8G, 25A)
2021-22 Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)
ON THE PK IN 2022-23
Penalty Kill: 80.8%
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 3 – Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 4 – Marner (3G, 1A)
2021-22 Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)
FAST FACTS
Tuesday games 11th of 13 (6 home, 7 road)
Back-to-Backs played 11 of 14
Record in first game of back-to-back 7-4-0
Record in second game of back-to-back 7-3-1
March games 10th of 14 (5 home, 9 road)
NEW YORK ISLANDERS NOTES:
LAST GAME
DATE NYI RESULT SCORE NYI SCORERS IN GOAL
Saturday, March 18 Win NYI 4 at SJS 1 Pageau, Palmieri,
Pulock, Parise
Sorokin (29/30)
San Jose’s Kevin Labanc opened the score, but Jean-Gabriel Pageau responded with a shorthanded goal and Kyle Palmieri found the back of the net for the second straight game to help the New York Islanders defeat the San Jose Sharks, 4-1, Saturday at SAP Center in San Jose. Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov tallied assists, while goaltender Ilya Sorokin earned his 25th win of the season, turning aside 29 of 30 shots faced.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS & UPDATES
Mar. 20 Otto Koivula has been returned on loan to Bridgeport. Samuel Bolduc has been recalled from loan.
Mar. 14 Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been activated off the team’s IR list.
INJURIES GAMES MISSED
3 Adam Pelech Dec. 9 – Jan. 21
8 Noah Dobson Jan. 23 – Jan. 28
10 Simon Holmstrom Dec. 23 – Jan. 6
12 Josh Bailey Nov. 29, Feb. 18 – Feb. 24
13 Mathew Barzal Jan. 6, Feb. 20 –
15 Cal Clutterbuck Oct. 13, Nov. 8, Dec. 2- Dec. 6, Dec. 17 – Jan. 3, Jan. 21 – Mar. 9
20 Hudson Fasching Jan. 19 – Jan. 28
21 Kyle Palmieri Nov. 23 – Dec. 13, Dec. 17 – Jan. 21
25 Sebastian Aho Oct. 13 – Oct. 20
26 Oliver Wahlstrom Oct. 13, Dec. 29 –
36 Otto Koivula Mar. 11 – Mar. 15
40 Semyon Varlamov Dec. 19 – Jan. 1
44 Jean-Gabriel Pageau Feb. 14 – Mar. 11
Man Games Lost: 179
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday, Mar. 18 at San Jose W (4-1)
Wednesday, Mar. 15 at Anaheim W (6-3)
Tuesday, Mar. 14 at Los Angeles L (5-2)
Saturday, Mar. 11 vs. Washington L (5-1)
Thursday, Mar. 9 at Pittsburgh W/OT (4-3)
Tuesday, Mar. 7 vs. Buffalo W (3-2)
UPCOMING GAMES
Mar. 24 at Columbus Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) 7:00pm
Mar. 25 vs. Buffalo UBS Arena (Belmont Park, NY) 5:00pm
Mar. 27 vs. New Jersey UBS Arena (Belmont Park, NY) 7:30pm
Mar. 29 at Washington Capital One Arena (Washington, DC) 7:30pm
Apr. 1 at Tampa Bay Amalie Arena (Tampa, FL) 7:00pm
VS. TORONTO:
Last five meetings (1-4-0)
Jan. 23, 2023 Scotiabank Arena L (5-2)
Nov. 21, 2022 Scotiabank Arena W/OT (3-2)
Apr. 17, 2022 Scotiabank Arena L (4-2)
Jan. 21, 2022 UBS Arena L (3-1)
Nov. 21, 2021 UBS Arena L (3-0)
Franchise History 79-70-7-8
NYI Home 44-29-3-4
NYI Away 35-41-4-4
SEASON SERIES
DATE LOCATION RESULT/TIME
Nov. 21, 2022 Scotiabank Arena W/OT, 3-2
Jan. 23, 2023 Scotiabank Arena L, 5-2
Mar. 21, 2023 UBS Arena 7:30pm
TEAM NOTES
TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
Tonight, the New York Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third and final matchup between the two clubs this season, and the Maple Leafs’ first visit to UBS Arena since January 22, 2022. The Islanders have a 6-3-1 record in their last ten games, and have captured points in five of their last six meetings against Atlantic Division opponents leading into tonight’s matchup. The Islanders last played the Maple Leafs on January 23 in Toronto, a 5-2 decision in favor of the Leafs. Forward Brock Nelson has recorded points in both meetings between the Islanders and Maple Leafs this season. The Islanders have a 7-3-1 record at UBS Arena since January 27, and will look to earn their 21st home-ice win of the season tonight. A win tonight would be the Islanders’ first on UBS Arena ice against Toronto. The Islanders collected their second straight regulation win in their last game, Saturday night in San Jose, where they defeated the Sharks, 4-1. They improved to 16-15-5 on the road this season and earned their 18th win of the season when trailing at any point during the game.
DIVISION RECORDS
DIVISION RECORD NEXT OPPONENT LAST OPPONENT
Metropolitan 13-6-1 Mar. 24 at CBJ Mar. 11 vs. WSH (L)
Atlantic 7-8-4 Mar. 21 vs. TOR Mar. 7 vs. BUF (W)
Pacific 10-6-0 none Mar. 18 at SJS (W)
Central 6-7-3 none Feb. 28 at MIN (L/SO)
