Leafs go out on a high
April 11, 2010 by RobDM
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Leafs scorers: Hanson 2 (2), Stalberg (9), Phaneuf (12)
Canadiens scorers: Markov (6), Gionta (28), Bergeron (13)
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Forward lines: Kulemin-Bozak-Kessel, Stalberg-Grabovski-Hanson, Mitchell-Brent-Caputi, Orr-Primeau-Sjostrom
Defence pairings: Phaneuf-Beauchemin, Kaberle-Schenn, Exelby-Gunnarsson
Goaltenders: Giguere (Win, 62:06 minutes played, 33 saves, 3 GA), Gustavsson (0:00)
Noteworthy:
-The single point earned by the Canadiens, despite the overtime loss, clinched a playoff berth for the team.
-Leafs defenceman Dion Phaneuf ended the season by scoring in consecutive games after going without a goal in his first 24 games played as a Leaf.
-Christan Hanson had a career high with 2 goals and an assist, after going without a goal for his first 30 games of the season.
-The Leafs and Habs also closed out the season on April 7, 2007 in a game with playoff impact. Both teams entered the game knowing the loser would be eliminated. Toronto won 6-5, but lost their playoff berth the following day when the New York Islanders upset the New Jersey Devils on a shootout win by goalie Wade Dubielewicz.
Rangers thump Leafs 5-1
April 8, 2010 by RobDM
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Leafs scorers: Phaneuf (11)
Rangers scorers: Christensen 2 (8), Prospal (20), Jokinen (15), Voros (3)
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Forward lines: Kulemin-Grabovski-Kessel, Stalberg-Bozak-Hanson, Mitchell-Wallin-Caputi, Orr-Lundmark-Sjostrom
Defence pairings: Phaneuf-Beauchemin, Kaberle-Schenn, Finger-Gunnarsson
Goaltenders: Gustavsson (Loss, 60:00 minutes played, 27 saves, 5 GA), Giguere (0:00)
Noteworthy:
-Dion Phaneuf scored his first goal as a Maple Leaf; his first tally in 25 games (January 30 vs. Edmonton, while with Calgary).
-The Leafs’ power-play goal drought was extended to 9 games (0-for-34).
Leafs sputter in home finale
April 7, 2010 by RobDM
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Leafs scorers: (none)
Flyers scorers: Giroux (16), Richards (29)
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Forward lines: Kulemin-Grabovski-Kessel, Stalberg-Bozak-Hanson, Mitchell-Wallin-Caputi, Orr-Primeau-Sjostrom
Defence pairings: Phaneuf-Beauchemin, Kaberle-Schenn, Exelby-Gunnarsson
Goaltenders: Giguere (Loss, 58:59 minutes played, 21 saves, 1 GA), Gustavsson (0:00), empty net (1 GA)
Noteworthy:
-The Leafs finished their home season with a record of 18-17-6 over 41 games.
-Toronto’s power-play went 0-for-6, and has not scored in 30 consecutive opportunities over the past eight games.
Leafs fall in OT to playoff-hungry Bruins
April 4, 2010 by RobDM
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Leafs scorers: Orr (4)
Bruins scorers: Satan 2 (8)
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Forward lines: Kulemin-Grabovski-Kessel, Stalberg-Bozak-Hanson, Mitchell-Irwin-Caputi, Wallin-Sjostrom-Orr
Defence pairings: Phaneuf-Beauchemin, Kaberle-Schenn, Exelby-Gunnarsson
Goaltenders: Gustavsson (OT/Loss, 63:21 minutes played, 28 saves, 2 GA), Giguere (0:00),
Noteworthy:
-Orr’s goal was his fourth of the year; his previous career best for one season was two goals.
-Phil Kessel was held to just one point (one assist) in six head-to-head games against his former team in 2009-10.
-Bruins defenceman is cleared to play tonight against Washington after having his wrist cut by Nikolai Kulemin’s skate in last night’s game. Seidenberg, bleeding severely, left the game in the first period and did not return.
Blueliners find the net in Leafs win
April 2, 2010 by RobDM
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Leafs scorers: Stalberg (8), Exelby (1), Schenn (5), Sjostrom (3)
Sabres scorers: Roy (23), Montador (5)
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Forward lines: Kulemin-Grabovski-Kessel, Stalberg-Bozak-Hanson, Mitchell-Irwin-Caputi, Wallin-Sjostrom-Orr
Defence pairings: Phaneuf-Beauchemin, Kaberle-Schenn, Exelby-Gunnarsson
Goaltenders: Giguere (Win, 60:00 minutes played, 22 saves, 2 GA), Gustavsson (0:00),
Noteworthy:
-Garnet Exelby scored his first goal since December 18, 2007 while a member of the Atlanta Thrashers, ending a personal 154-game goal scoring drought. The goal leaves Christian Hanson as the only Leaf player (not counting Brayden Irwin) without a goal this year. “I want (Hanson) to know that if he ever wants to talk, I’m there for him!” joked Exelby after the game.
-Irwin logged 10:29 of ice time in his NHL debut. The rookie had an excellent scoring chance in the second period, facing a wide open net before Sabres defenceman Tyler Myers knocked the puck off Irwin’s stick before a shot could be fired.
-The win ended a 10-game losing streak by the Leafs against Buffalo.
Antropov burns Leafs in Thrashers win
March 31, 2010 by RobDM
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Leafs scorers: Stalberg 2 (7)
Thrashers scorers: Afinogenov (23), Artyukhin (8), Antropov (24)
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Forward lines: Kulemin-Bozak-Kessel, Grabovski-Mitchell-Caputi, Stalberg-Hanson-Sjostrom, Wallin-Orr-Lundmark
Defence pairings: Phaneuf-Beauchemin, Kaberle-Schenn, Exelby-Gunnarsson
Goaltenders: Gustavsson (Loss, 58:48 minutes played, 22 saves, 3 GA), Giguere(0:00),
Noteworthy:
-Nik Antropov’s goal gave Atlanta the win, officially eliminating the Maple Leafs from the playoffs. It is the 5th straight season without playoff hockey in Toronto.
-Viktor Stalberg’s two goals matched a career high that he set earlier this month, March 11 vs. Tampa Bay