Leafs go out on a high
April 11, 2010 by RobDM
Filed under Leafs Game Recaps
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.
