TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 6 at Florida 2
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
TOR Goals: Matthews (2x), Nylander, Bunting (PP), Kerfoot, Marner (SH)
FLA Goals: Tkachuk (PP), Cousins
TOR Goaltender: Murray, 33/35, .943 SV%
FLA Goaltender: Bobrovsky, 21/26, .808 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-4
TOR Penalty Kill: 2-for-3
Player Notes:
- Auston Matthews scored twice in Toronto’s win, posting his fourth multi-goal game of the season and his 20th multi-point game of the season. Matthews extended his point streak to four games where he has posted six points (3G, 3A). Per NHL Stats, “Matthews notched his 58th career multi-goal game and moved within three of tying Mats Sundin (61 GP) for the third most in Maple Leafs history. Darryl Sittler (71 GP) and Rick Vaive (64 GP) sit first and second, respectively.”
- William Nylander scored for the Maple Leafs at 1:20 of the second period and posted the secondary assist on Bunting’s power play goal. With his assist, Nylander set a new career-high in points with his 81st of the season. Nylander surpassed the 80-point mark for the second occasion of his NHL career (previous career-high of 80 points set in the 2021-22 season).
- Mitch Marner scored shorthanded for Toronto at 15:49 of the third period and registered the primary assist on Matthews’ first goal of the game. Marner leads the Maple Leafs in shorthanded goals this season with four, which also marks a single-season, career-high for Marner in shorthanded goals. Marner marked the eight shorthanded goal of his NHL career. Marner has scored in four-consecutive games and extended his point streak to eight games where he has posted 15 points (6G, 9A). Marner recorded his 24th multi-point game of the season.
- Mark Giordano registered his first multi-point game of the season with two assists.
- John Tavares tied a single-game, season-high and tied an NHL career second-best with three assists recorded during Thursday’s win. Tavares has posted seven assists through his last four games, recording three multi-assist games in his last four outings. Tavares registered his 10th
multi-assist game of the season and his 20th multi-point game of the season. - Jake McCabe posted the secondary assist on Kerfoot’s goal. With his 19th assist of the season, McCabe set a new career-high in assists while tying a career-high in points with his 22nd of the season (his previous career-high of 22 points was set in the 2021-22 season with Chicago).
TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. Carolina: Third of Three
2021-22 Record vs. Carolina: 2-1-0
Toronto Season Record: 43-19-9
Toronto Road Record: 18-12-4
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs are scheduled to face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in the third of three matchups between the clubs this season. Toronto has posted a 2-0-0 record in their first two meetings against the Hurricanes this season, outscoring Carolina by an 8-3 margin. The Maple Leafs have earned a win in five-consecutive games against the Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs are playing in their fourth matchup of five-consecutive road games. Toronto has posted a 18-12-4 record on the road this season. The Maple Leafs are skating in their first game of a back-to-back, the team has posted a 7-4-0 record in such games this season.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: Sportsnet 590
NEXT GAME
Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023
Opponent: at Nashville Predators
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet Ontario (TV), TSN 1050 (Radio)
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
March 23, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis.
March 21, 2023 The Maple Leafs loaned forward Alex Steeves and goaltender Joseph Woll to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
March 18, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled forward Bobby McMann and goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
INJURY REPORT
Bobby McMann Knee
Victor Mete Lower Body (LTIR)
Jake Muzzin Neck (LTIR)
Ryan O’Reilly Broken Finger (LTIR)
Nick Robertson Shoulder (LTIR)
ALL-TIME VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES:
First Matchup between Clubs: October 31, 1979 (Toronto 2 vs. Hartford 4)
All-Time Record: 51-60-11-7 (129 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 27-32-5-2 (66 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 24-28-6-5 (63 Games)
Last Road Win vs. Opponent: November 6, 2022 (Toronto 3 at Carolina 1)
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES:
Games Played: John Tavares (44), Luke Schenn (41), Wayne Simmonds (35)
Goals: John Tavares (28), Wayne Simmonds (13), Mitch Marner (8)
Assists: John Tavares (26), Wayne Simmonds (14), Mitch Marner (9), Morgan Rielly (9)
Points: John Tavares (54), Wayne Simmonds (27), Mitch Marner (17)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (50), Mark Giordano (27), John Tavares (26)
2022-23 AVERAGES
Points% GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .669 3.44 2.73 25.7 80.8 31.6 29.4 53.2
Carolina .714 3.27 2.56 20.9 83.9 34.9 25.8 53.1
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2022-23
Power Play: 25.7%
Power Play Goal Leader: 13 – Tavares, Matthews
Power Play Point Leader: 33 – Marner (8G, 25A), Tavares (13G, 20A)
2021-22 Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)
ON THE PK IN 2022-23
Penalty Kill: 80.8%
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 4 – Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 5 – Marner (4G, 1A)
2021-22 Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)
FAST FACTS
Saturday games 20th of 22 (10 home, 12 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 12th of 14 (5 home, 9 road)
CAROLINA HURRICANES NOTES:
LAST GAME
The Hurricanes suffered a 2-1 loss against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on Thursday. Sebastian Aho scored Carolina’s only goal, with an assist from Martin Necas. Jordan Martinook skated in his 300th game with the Hurricanes, while Jalen Chatfield played his 100th career NHL game. Frederik Andersen made his third straight start, stopping 14 of 16 shots faced in net. Despite the loss, Carolina clinched a fifth consecutive playoff berth as a result of the Panthers’ regulation loss against the Maple Leafs.
INJURY REPORT
Jake Gardiner, upper-body, missed 70 games (10/12-3/23)
Ondrej Kase, concussion, missed 69 games (10/14-3/23)
Max Pacioretty, torn Achilles, missed 25 games (1/21-3/23)
Antti Raanta, lower-body, missed eight games (3/9-3/23)
Andrei Svechnikov, knee, missed six games (3/12-3/23)
2022-23 Man-Games Lost Due to Injury: 278
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
March 15 Placed Andrei Svechnikov on injured reserve
March 13 Recalled Jack Drury from Chicago (AHL)
STREAKS
None
UPCOMING GAMES
DATE OPPONENT TIME TV RADIO
March 25 Toronto 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
March 26 Boston 5 p.m. BSSO HRN
March 28 Tampa Bay 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
March 30 at Detroit 7:30 p.m. ESPN+/Hulu HRN
April 1 at Montreal 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
- All times are Eastern | BSSO = Bally Sports South | HRN = Hurricanes Radio Network
UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY LOCATION TIME
March 25 Saturday PNC Arena 10:30 a.m.
March 26 Sunday No morning skate
March 27 Monday No practice
March 28 Tuesday PNC Arena 10:30 a.m.
March 29 Wednesday PNC Arena 12 p.m.
- All times are local. Times and locations are subject to change.
Carolina Hurricanes: Media Notes
HURRICANES vs. MAPLE LEAFS SERIES NOTES
— Carolina is facing Toronto in the third and final meeting between the teams during the 2022-23 season.
— The Hurricanes and Maple Leafs are meeting for the 130th time in their regular-season histories. Carolina holds a 67-45-11-6 overall record, including a 33-21-6-3 home record and a 40-31-4-6 record since relocation.
— The Maple Leafs lead the season series 2-0-0 in 2022-23 (Hurricanes: 0-2-0).
— Carolina suffered a 3-1 loss against Toronto at PNC Arena on 11/6. Stefan Noesen scored the Hurricanes’ only goal on the power play, while Frederik Andersen made 18 saves in net.
— The Hurricanes fell to the Maple Leafs, 5-2, at Scotiabank Arena on 3/17. Brady Skjei and Martin Necas scored for Carolina, while Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves in net.
— Martin Necas has earned eight points (4g, 4a) in seven career regular-season games against Toronto.
— Jordan Staal has posted 32 points (15g, 17a) in 45 career regular-season games against the Maple Leafs.
— Teuvo Teravainen has tallied 13 points (4g, 9a) in 17 career regular-season games against Toronto.
— Frederik Andersen appeared in 268 games with Toronto from 2016-21, earning a 149-74-36 record, 2.79 goals-against average, .914 save percentage and 13 shutouts.
— Brent Burns was born in Barrie, Ont., about 70 miles north of Toronto. He played youth hockey with the Toronto Marlboros and skated with the Brampton Battalion in his only OHL season in 2002-03. Burns has also tallied 17 points (3g, 14a) in 24 career regular-season games against the Maple Leafs.
— Stefan Noesen spent part of the 2020-21 season with Toronto, skating in one game with the Maple Leafs and tallying three points (1g, 2a) in four AHL games with the Marlies.
— Hurricanes Assistant Coach Jeff Daniels was born in Oshawa, Ont., about 40 miles east of Toronto. He played youth hockey with the Oshawa Legionnaires before playing four OHL seasons with the Generals from 1984-88.
— Hurricanes Assistant Coach Tim Gleason posted five points (1g, 4a) in 39 games with Toronto in 2013-14.
— William Nylander’s father, Michael, was drafted by the Whalers in the third round (59th overall) of the 1991 NHL Draft and tallied 77 points (22g, 55a) in 117 games with Hartford from 1992-94.
— Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan skated in 76 games for the Whalers from 1995-96, recording 79 points (45g, 3, 4a). He was acquired from STL in exchange for Chris Pronger on 7/27/95, and Hartford traded Shanahan to DET along with Brian Glynn in exchange for Paul Coffey, Keith Primeau and a first-round pick in the 1997 NHL Draft (Nikos Tselios) on 10/9/96.
— Maple Leafs Assistant Coach Dean Chynoweth served as an assistant coach for the Hurricanes from 2018-21.
— Maple Leafs Assistant Coach Manny Malhotra tallied 13 points (7g, 6a) in 69 games with Carolina in 2013-14.
GOING BACK-TO-BACK
The Hurricanes are opening their 12th of 14 sets of back-to-back games in 2022-23. They are currently 6-4-1 in the first game and
8-2-1 in the second game of back-to-backs this season, and their .682 overall points percentage (14-6-2 record) in back-to-back sets
trails only BOS (17-3-2, .818) and COL (13-5-2, .700) for the league lead.
