An atrocious first period was the Leafs’ undoing as they fell behind 5-0 after twenty minutes of play, on route to an 8-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Wachovia Center. Goalie Martin Gerber was pulled at the 8:07 mark of the first period, but backup Curtis Joseph fared no better, allowing 2 goals on five shots. Gerber was reinserted for the second and third periods, officially taking the loss in goal.
The Leafs face the resurgent Habs at Air Canada Centre tonight (7:00pm, CBC, AM 640). This morning, Tyler Bozak was officially introduced to the Toronto media, having agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the organization.
Around the NHL, the hockey community mourns the loss of the fiance of the Canucks’ Taylor Pyatt, who lost her life in an auto accident in Jamaica. Pyatt has taken an indefinite leave from his team. On the ice, the Flames’ slumping ways continued with a shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild.
In AHL action, the Marlies regained the final playoff spot in the North Division with an important 3-1 victory in Manitoba against the Moose. The two teams meet later today at MTS Centre.
Here are the headlines of stories relating to the Leafs and the Marlies in the news this morning:
Leafs Game Day
- Slapped silly in Philly Toronto Sun
- Leafs a flop in Philly Toronto Star
- Leafs netminders under siege in Philly National Post
- Leafs creamed in Philly The Globe And Mail
- Rookie prank on Hanson okay with proud dad Toronto Sun
- Leafs bring in Bozak Toronto Sun
- Wilson is game for U.S. Olympic challenges Toronto Sun
- Wilson, Burke team up for U.S. Olympic team Toronto Star
- Burke, Wilson to lead Team U.S.A. at Olympics National Post
- College kids in tough to make grade Toronto Star
- Top line takes up slack for Habs Montreal Gazette
- New line has helped Habs The Globe And Mail
Marlies News
- Marlies top division leader Toronto Sun
- Back In The Drivers Seat TorontoMarlies.com
NHL and Hockey News
- Maurice’s sacrifices have worked out for Carolina Toronto Sun
- Mourning Pyatt leaves Canucks CP
- Thomas signs extension Toronto Sun
- Flames powerless against Wild National Post
- Can nice guy Paul Maurice win?/span> MaxHockey.com
- Battalion nips Majors TOronto Sun
- Relaxed and ready to go CP
- Canada opens with a bang CTVOlympics.ca
- Two Canadians nominated for Hobey Baker award AP
- Ducks lurking in the weeds The Globe And Mail
- NHL faces shortage of top refs The Globe And Mail
- If the Stanley Cup playoffs started today NHL.com
- Friday’s scores NHL.com
