TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 2 vs. Florida 3 – OTW
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TOR Goals: Aston-Reese, Matthews
FLA Goals: Lundell, Reinhart (PP), Montour (OTW)
TOR Goaltender: Samsonov, 26/29, .897 SV%
FLA Goaltender: Lyon, 38/40, .950 SV%
TOR Power Play: 0-for-4
TOR Penalty Kill: 3-for-4
Player Notes: – Zach Aston-Reese scored for Toronto at 3:13 of the second period. Aston-Reese recorded his eighth goal of the season, tying an NHL career second-best, just one goal away from his previous career-high of nine goals which he set in the 2020-21 season with Pittsburgh. At 11:33 of the second period, Aston-Reese was awarded the first penalty shot attempt of his NHL career but was unsuccessful.
- Auston Matthews scored for the Maple Leafs at 6:40 of the third period. Matthews extended his point streak to seven games where he has posted 11 points (6G, 5A). With Wednesday’s goal, Matthews recorded the 296th goal of his NHL career, tying him for sixth on Toronto’s all-time list with Frank Mahovlich and George Armstrong.
- Mitch Marner registered the primary assist on Matthews’ goal. Marner extended his point streak to 11 games where he has recorded 18 points (6G, 12A).
Team Notes: – The Maple Leafs have posted a 7-10 record in overtime this season.
TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. Ottawa: Fourth of Four
2021-22 Record vs. Ottawa: 3-1-0
Toronto Season Record: 44-20-10
Toronto Road Record: 19-13-4
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs are set to take on the Ottawa Senators tonight in the fourth of four matchups between the clubs this season. Toronto has posted a 2-1-0 record against the Senators during the 2022-23 campaign. The Maple Leafs have posted a 19-13-4 record on the road this season. Toronto is playing in their first game of a back-to-back. The team has posted a 7-5-0 record in such games this season. With the Ottawa Senators 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Monday, March 27th, the Maple Leafs clinched a playoff spot for the seventh-straight season. Earning a playoff spot in seven-consecutive seasons is the fourth-longest streak in franchise history. Toronto earned their spot in the playoffs for the 72nd time in franchise history. The Maple Leafs were the fourth team to clinch a playoff spot for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs following Boston, Carolina and New Jersey.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050
Toronto Maple Leafs: Media Notes
NEXT GAME
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Opponent: vs. Detroit Red Wings
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet Ontario (TV), Sportsnet 590 (Radio)
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
March 31, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled forward Radim Zohorna from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis.
March 28, 2023 The Maple Leafs loaned goaltender Joseph Woll to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
March 23, 2023 The Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis.
INJURY REPORT
Noel Acciari Neck
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. OTTAWA SENATORS:
First Matchup between Clubs: October 20, 1992 (Toronto 5 vs. Ottawa 3)
All-Time Record: 66-57-3-13 (139 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 37-23-2-8 (70 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 29-34-1-5 (69 Games)
Last Road Win vs. Opponent: March 18, 2023 (Toronto 5 at Ottawa 4 – SOW)
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. OTTAWA SENATORS:
Games Played: John Tavares (50), Luke Schenn (40), Morgan Rielly (39)
Goals: Auston Matthews (23), Mitch Marner (12), Wayne Simmonds (11), John Tavares (11)
Assists: Mitch Marner (24), John Tavares (24), Auston Matthews (20)
Points: Auston Matthews (43), Mitch Marner (36), John Tavares (35)
Penalty Minutes: Luke Schenn (49), Wayne Simmonds (38), John Tavares (28)
2022-23 AVERAGES
Points% GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .662 3.41 2.76 25.2 80.3 32.0 29.3 53.2
Ottawa .527 3.19 3.24 24.7 81.7 33.3 31.7 51.4
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2022-23
Power Play: 25.2%
Power Play Goal Leader: 15 – Tavares
Power Play Point Leader: 35 – Tavares (15G, 20A)
2021-22 Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)
ON THE PK IN 2022-23
Penalty Kill: 80.3%
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 4 – Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 5 – Marner (4G, 1A)
2021-22 Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)
FAST FACTS
Saturday games 21st of 22 (10 home, 12 road)
Back-to-Backs played 12 of 14
Record in first game of back-to-back 7-5-0
Record in second game of back-to-back 8-3-1
April games 1st of 8 (3 home, 5 road)
OTTAWA SENATORS NOTES:
LAST GAME: March 30, 5-4 OT win vs. Philadelphia: The Senators held Philadelphia to 11 shots, the fewest of any NHL team in a game this season, and emerged with a 5-4 overtime win at Canadian Tire Centre. The victory saw the Flyers’ five-game winning streak halted as DeBrincat tallied his second overtime game-winning goal of the season at 1:36 of the extra session. Stützle had a multi-point game for Ottawa (one goal, one assist) with the marker coming as his 37th of the season, the most by a Senators skater since 2008-09, while the assist was the 100th of his NHL career. Pinto became the eighth rookie in team history to reach the 20-goal plateau with Watson and Giroux also finding the back of the net for the home side. DeAngelo, York, Cates and Tippett replied for the visitors. Talbot earned the win for Ottawa in making seven saves on 11 shots while Sandstrom took the loss for Philadelphia in making 41 saves. Scratch: Gauthier; Injuries: Chabot, Chychrun, Forsberg, Greig, Joseph, Kelly, Norris; Shots: OTT – 46, PHI – 11; PP: OTT – 1-3, PHI – 2-2.
BROADCAST INFORMATION: This evening’s game against Toronto will be broadcast nationally on CBC and Sportsnet Ontario as a part of Hockey Night in Canada. On the radio, the game will be available locally via TSN 1200 (English) and 94,5 Unique-FM (French).
WHAT’S NEXT: Ottawa begins a three-game road trip against Columbus tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. The contest will mark the third of three regular-season meetings and the lone matchup at Nationwide Arena.
INJURY REPORT: G Forsberg and C Norris are on IR and will not oppose the Maple Leafs this evening. F Kelly has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury. D Chychrun and C Greig have missed the last three games with a lower body and upper body injury respectively. D Chabot missed Thursday evening’s game with an upper-body injury. Total man-games lost: 277.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS: Recalled D Bernard-Docker from Belleville (AHL) on March 31.
OTTAWA vs. TORONTO – History:
2022-23 (1-1-1): Oct. 15 @ Toronto (3-2 loss), Jan. 27 @ Toronto (6-2 win), March 18 @ Ottawa (5-4 SO loss), April 1 @ Ottawa
2021-22 (1-2-1): 10/14/21 @ Ottawa (3-2 win), 10/16/21 @ Toronto (3-1 loss), 1/1/22 @ Toronto (6-0 loss), 4/16/22 @ Ottawa (5-4 OT loss)
Series record: Overall: 70-53-3-13; Home: 39-21-1-8; Away: 31-32-2-5
Last Ottawa win: @ Ottawa: 10/14/21 (3-2); @ Toronto: Jan. 27 (6-2)
Last Toronto win: @ Ottawa: March 18 (5-4 SO); @ Toronto: Oct. 15 (3-2)
Last OT result: 4/16/22 (5-4 OT loss) @ Ottawa
Last shootout: March 18 (5-4 SO loss) @ Ottawa
Most goals, game: Scored: 8, (3x, Last: 4/3/08, 8-2 win); Allowed: 7, (2/18/21, 7-3 loss); Both teams: 11, (3x, Last: 4/10/21, 6-5 loss)
Last Game: March 18, 5-4 SO loss @ Ottawa; OTT Goals: Tkachuk (x2), Gauthier, Stützle; TOR Goals: Jarnkrok (x2), McCabe, Marner; OTT Scratches: Holden, Kastelic; OTT Injuries: Forsberg, Joseph, Kelly, Norris, Talbot; OTT Goalie: Sogaard; TOR Goalie: Murray; OTT PP: 1-3; TOR PP: 1-2; Shots: 52-29.
Career vs. Toronto: Giroux leads all players in career games played (43), in goals (17), in assists (28) and in points (45); Hamonic leads in penalty minutes (24) against Toronto.
SWEATER WEATHER: The Senators enter their third season of wearing a primary logo which sees the organization return to its roots with the implementation of the modified original “2D” logo. The team has earned a 88-99-16 all-time record (33-32-5 this season) while wearing its current sweater. Ottawa unveiled their Reverse Retro jersey on Oct. 20 and wore the sweater on five occasions in 2022-23 (4-1-0 this season). The Senators hold an all-time record of 116-76-7-25 when wearing an alternate; 27-19-2-5 when wearing a red alternate, 88-56-5-19 when wearing a black alternate and 1-1-0-1 when wearing a cream alternate.
HOME ON THE RANGE: Ottawa has a record of 22-13-3 at home this season … Tim Stützle is the Senators leader with 24 goals at home while also maintaining the club lead with 30 assists at Canadian Tire Centre … Through 38 home games, Stützle leads the team with 54 points on home ice … The Senators earned a record of 15-22-4 at home through 41 home contests in 2021-22.
BACK-TO-BACK GAMES: Ottawa will play back-to-back games on 12 occasions in 2022-23 and will open their 12th set of the season this evening when Toronto visits Canadian Tire Centre ahead of visiting Columbus tomorrow night … The Senators played 17 back-to-back sets last season and earned a record of 6-9-2 in the first half of contests on consecutive nights (7-4-0 this season) while posting an 8-8-1 record (6-5-0 this season) in the second half of games on consecutive days.
ON THE POWER PLAY: The Senators are 69 for 279 (24.7%) on the power-play in 2022-23 … Drake Batherson leads with 14 powerplay goals while Alex DeBrincat and Tkachuk maintain the club lead with 28 points while the team enjoys a man advantage … Ottawa has recorded multiple power-play goals 18 times in an individual contest in 2022-23 after having done so 11 times in 2021-22.
ON THE PENALTY KILL: Ottawa has overcome 219 of the 268 occasions the team has been shorthanded in 2022-23 to maintain an efficiency of 81.7% through 75 regular-season games … The team has registered nine (Stützle x3, Watson x3, Joseph x2, Motte) shorthanded markers this season after recording nine such goals in 2021-22.
