Category: Jason Spezza
Canadiens must 'come together as a team' to take Game 5 vs. Maple Leafs
Brett KulakIn order to have a shot at extending their season on Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens will need everyone working together — especially in creating offence, where they haven’t been able to be threatening, let alone effective.
Read moreHabs have been helpful in building Leafs' confidence
Sheldon KeefeMarc Methot of "The Wally and Methot Show" provides his perspectives on the quality of the Canadiens-Maple Leafs series, Montreal's toothless offence, if he's learned anything about Toronto in a series that they've dominated, the lack of clarity with how Sheldon Keefe's squad stacks up against the...
Read moreMaple Leafs can put past disappointments behind them with Game 5 win
Dominique DucharmeThe last time the Toronto Maple Leafs successfully made it out of the first round of a playoff series was over 17 years ago. Much has changed in that time, including the leadership and passion that looks to take the current roster to the next level. Watch Game 5 between the Leafs and Canadiens on S...
Read moreMaple Leafs: Big Game Four Win Sets Stage for Possible Series Finale
Alex GalchenyukThe Toronto Maple Leafs have the Montreal Canadiens right where they want them. Toronto locked themselves in thanks to a 4-0 win on Tuesday, trouncing the Habs in Game Four to take a 3-1 series lead. History tells us that nothing is certain in the Maple Leafs’ universe and the fanbase wouldn’t be bl...
Read moreMaple Leafs push Canadiens to brink with shutout in Game 4
Minnesota WildMONTREAL -- William Nylander scored for a fourth straight game, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup First Round at Bell Centre on Tuesday.
Read moreCampbell earns shutout, Leafs down Canadiens to take 3-1 series lead
Carey PriceJack Campbell made 32 saves to record his first post-season shutout, Alex Galchenyuk set up two goals and scored into the empty net against his former team, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Tuesday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series.
Read moreMaple Leafs find long elusive 'killer instinct,' push Canadiens to the brink
Auston MatthewsLose a captain? Juggle the lineup? Fall down 0-1 in the series and 0-1 in Game 2? Get repeatedly posterized on odd-man chances by Carey Price? A lesser version of the Maple Leafs might’ve buckled under such circumstances. This one feels different.
Read moreMaple Leafs push Canadiens to brink with shutout in Game 4
Alex GalchenyukMONTREAL -- William Nylander scored for a fourth straight game, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup First Round at Bell Centre on Tuesday.Jack Campbell made 32 saves for his first Stanley Cup Playoff shutout, and Alex Galchenyuk had a goal and...
Read moreCanadiens must take inspiration from Price after Game 3 loss to Maple Leafs
Shea WeberDespite losing Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carey Price was optimistic about the Montreal Canadiens' ability to shake off the defeat and rebound for Game 4 on Tuesday night. If the Canadiens take inspiration from those comments and Price's play, they should be in good shape.
Read moreCanadiens will start scoring against Maple Leafs, Price says after Game 3
Shea WeberCarey Price gave his teammates a vote of confidence after the Montreal Canadiens struggled again offensively in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup First Round at Bell Centre on Monday.
Read morePrice makes stunning diving stick save to rob Spezza of sure goal
Carey PriceCarey Price made the save of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday.
Read moreMaple Leafs hold off Canadiens in Game 3, take series lead
Jason SpezzaMONTREAL -- William Nylander scored for a third straight game, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup First Round at Bell Centre on Monday.Rielly put Toronto ahead 2-1 at 16:35 when he took a return pass from Mitchell Marner and scored on a wrist...
Read moreCanadiens' troubling regular-season patterns a concern after Game 2 loss
Eric FurlattThere are two core issues that should have alarm bells sounding back in Montreal right about now, with the Canadiens returning home tied 1-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Toronto Maple Leafs — issues that have been around all season long.
Read moreAnalyzing how Tavares' absence affects Maple Leafs ahead of Game 2
Alex GalchenyukThe Toronto Maple Leafs will be feeling the loss of captain John Tavares on many fronts when they take on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the first round Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
Read moreThornton says Maple Leafs embracing chance to change playoff fortunes
Wayne SimmondsJoe Thornton said the Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to make their own history rather than dwell on Stanley Cup Playoff failures when they host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup First Round on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; NHLN, CBC, SN, TVAS).
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