Game Four Of World Series Goes Down As Memorable

 How do you describe last night's World Series game?

Whacky.

That all I can think of.

As I watched what unfolded in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game Four, I was beleaguer.

I was astonished on what I was seeing.

The Tampa Bay Rays were down 7-6 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Tampa had two on base and were down to their last out when Brett Phillips stepped up to the plate.

Phillips hit a blooper into right field.

The tying run scored and then the unthinkable happened.

Randy Arozarena rounded third base to try to score the winning run.

On the way, Arozarena tripped and started to go back to third until he realized there was a throwing error at home plate.

Arozarena scored on the error and his teammates rejoiced.

Phillips ran around the field in an airplane motion.

Brett Phillips celebrates after hitting a walk off single in Game Four of the World Series last night.

Yes, it was quite a scene.

The last time I saw a World Series game end this way was back in 1986.  I was 14 years old.

This is why I watch the World Series, even if the Toronto Blue Jays are not in it.

You just don't know what is going to happen.

I now wonder what impact this game is going to have on Phillips career.

Whatever happens in Phillips career, it is safe to say that last night, he had his shining moment.

Mahomes A Hall Of Famer? Not Yet.

This week, there was a debate on the T.V. show, First Take about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.

The question was: Is Mahomes a Hall Of Famer already?

To me, the answer is no.

Is Mahomes a potential Hall Of Famer?  Absolutely he is.

Last season he tallied 4031 passing yards and had 26 touchdowns and had just five interceptions.

He also won his first ever Superbowl title.

Patrick Mahomes

In his three year career, Mahomes has tallied 9412 passing yards and 76 touchdowns.

This kid is good, however, I think it is a bit premature to say he's a Hall Of Famer.

I think he needs to have a few more seasons under his belt before he's a real candidate, (for the Hall Of Fame).

It won't hurt to have more Superbowl titles either.

Assuming Mahomes stays healthy in the coming years, there is a really good possibility he'll become a future Hall Of Famer.

Until then, we just have to wait and see. 

NHL Regular Season Over. Playoffs Through The Summer

National Hockey League's commissioner, Gary Bettman, announced plans to resume the season this year yesterday.

First of all, Bettman declared the 2019/20 regular season is over.

In a modified format, the league is going straight to the playoffs with 12 teams from the Eastern and Western Conference.

There's a round-robin, a best-of-five and best-of-seven series in this format.

Honestly, I think this is a joke, especially that the Montreal Canadiens are amongst the 24 teams.

The Habs. were on the brink of missing the playoffs when the season was halted.

This is not set in stone, though.

Bettman said this is going to take place if health officials feels that it is safe.

Training camp is scheduled to start on July 1.

That means playoffs going to take place in the summer months.

Winningness Coach In NFL History Passes Away

Legendary National Football League coach, Don Shula, has passed away at age 90.

Shula passed away yesterday in Indian Creek. Fla.

Don Shula won 347 games as a NFL coach

Shula was born in Grand River, Ohio on January 4, 1930.

Shula started his coaching career in the late 60s' with the Baltimore Colts after playing defensive back in the NFL in the late 50s' and early 60s.

In 1970, Shula went to Miami and coached the Dolphins for 25 years.

Within the 25 years, Shula coached Miami to two Superbowl titles, including a perfect season in 1972.

Shula holds the record in the NFL for wins by a coach with 347.

He is pre-deceased by his wife Dorothy who passed way in 1991 from breast cancer.

Shula is survived by his five children.

R.I.P. Don!

Special Teams Helps Leafs Beat Tampa

Special teams really helped Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 last night.

Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe agrees.

"Special teams was the difference in the game," said Keefe after the game.

William Nylander put Toronto ahead 1-0 on the power play at 12:42 of the first period.

Ondrej Palat tied the game at 15:22 of the second period.

Auston Matthews scored the winner on the power play 3:38 into the third period.

Auston Matthews scored his 47th goal of the season.

Toronto's John Tavares and Mitch Marner had two assists last night.

Leaf's goalie, Frederik Andersen was spectacular again, stopping 32 shots.

Lightning's goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy, stopped 34 shots last night.

Toronto hosts the Nashville Predators tomorrow night. 

Preview: Lightning Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ONT.

The Toronto Maple Leafs just finished a three-game road trip in California.

The Leafs lost all three games.

The Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on February 25.

The Leafs are 17-9-7 at home this year.

Injuries:

Tampa Bay

Jan Rutta - Lower Body - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Steven Stamkos - Core Muscle - Day-to-day,

Victor Hedman - Undisclosed - Day-to-day.

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.,

Jake Muzzin - Fractured Hand - Day-to-day.

Leafs Get Huge Point Despite Shoot Out Loss

It was an exiting hockey game last night at the Staple Center in Los Angeles.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the L.A. Kings squared off in an epic battle.

"I thought it was a pretty even hockey game," said Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe after the game.

Anze Kopitar

Anze Kopitar scored the winning goal for L.A. in last night's shoot out to give his team the 1-0 victory.

All was not lost for the Maple Leafs, though, as the team managed to get a point in the standings.

The Leafs are now five points ahead of the Florida Panthers in the standings.

"Not a lot to complain about for us," said Keefe.

Both goalies were amazing last night, especially in overtime.

Toronto's Frederik Andersen stopped 30 shots and L.A.'s Jonathan Quick stopped 36.

Toronto wraps up their California trip against the Ducks in Anaheim tonight.

Preview: Leafs Versus Ducks

Tonight 10 p.m. EST.

Honda Center, Anaheim CA.

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their three game California trip tonight in Anaheim against the Ducks.

The Leafs defeated the Ducks on February 7, 5-4 in overtime.

The Leafs lost in a shoot out last night against the Kings in Los Angeles.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - iR.,

Jake Muzzin - Fractured Hand - Day-to-day.

Anaheim

Ryan Kesler - Hip - Ir.,

Patrick Eaves - illness - IR.,

Erik Gudbranson - Upper Body - IR.,

Cam Fowler - Lower Body - Day-to-day,

Hampus Lindholm - Upper Body - Day-to-day,

Josh Manson - Upper Body - Day-to-day.

Preview: Leafs Versus Kings

Tonight 10:30 p.m. EST.

Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.

The Los Angeles Kings have won three straight games.

Anze Kopitar has scored 20 goals this season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Kings 3-1 on November 5.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.,

Jake Muzzin - Fractured Hand - Day-today.

Los Angeles

Jeff Carter - Lower Body - Day-to-day.

Winning Streaks Ends For Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to win their fourth straight game last night, losing to the San Jose Sharks 5-2.

"You don't win games when you score two goals," said Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe after the game.

Evander Kane scored on the power play at 6:38 of the first period to put the Sharks ahead 1-0.

Auston Matthews tied the game 2:48 into the second period.

Antti Suomela put San Jose ahead 2-1 at 3:54.

Mitch Marner tied the game at 17:27.

Stefan Noesen put the Sharks ahead for good at 5:48 of the third period.

Kane scored his second goal of the game at 6:38.

Evander Kane scored two goals last night.

Radim Simek finished off the Leafs with an empty netter at 19:03.

Matthews had two points.

Leaf's goalie, Jack Campbell, stopped 33 shots.

Both Suomela and Noesen had two points last night.

Toronto is off to Los Angeles to take on the Kings tomorrow night.

Preview: Leafs Versus Sharks

Tonight 10:30 p.m. EST.

SAP Center, San Jose, CA.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to win their fourth straight game tonight.

The San Jose Sharks have also won three in a row and are 12 points out of a playoff spot.

Shark's Evander Kane has four points in his past two games.

Toronto defeated the Sharks on October 25 4-1.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.,

Jake Muzzin - Fractured Hand - Day-to-day.

San Jose

Dalton Prout - Upper Body - IR.,

Tomas Hertl - Torn ACL., MCL. - IR.,

Erik Karlsson - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Jacob Middleton - Leg - Day-to-day.

Leafs Win Third Straight Against Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a roll and the timing is perfect.

Enthralled in a tight playoff race, Toronto defeated the Vancouver Canucks last night 4-2.

2:45 into the first period, Frederik Gauthier put the Leafs ahead 1-0.

Tyler Motte quickly tied the game at 5:28.

Auston Matthews scored his 45th goal of the season at 6:25 to put the Leafs ahead again.

Auston Matthews scores his 45th goal of the year last night.

Tanner Pearson tied the game at 11:01.

There was no scoring in the second period.

18 seconds into the third period, Martin Marincin put the Leafs ahead for good.

"That was a big moment for us for sure," said Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe after the game. 

Zach Hyman scored an empty netter at 18:06.

Toronto's Travis Dermott and Tyson Barrie both had two assists last night.

Toronto now heads off to San Jose to play the Sharks on Tuesday night.

Preview: Canucks Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONT.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to win their third straight game tonight.

Toronto defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on December 10.

Vancouver is 4-2-1 in their past seven games.

Injuries:

Vancouver

Micheal Ferland - Upper Body - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Josh Leivo - Fractured Kneecap - IR.,

Brook Boeser - Rib Cartilage Fracture - IR.,

Jacob Markstrom - Lower Body - Day-to-day.

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.,

Jake Muzzin - Fractured Hand - Day-to-day.

Leafs Battle Back To Go Ahead Four Points In The Standings

Despite losing to the Florida Panthers 3-1 in the beginning of the first period last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back to win 5-3.

This is a huge win for the Leafs as Toronto is now four points ahead of Florida in the standings.

"We just responded well throughout the game," said Leafs head coach, Sheldon Keefe after the game.

Mark Pysyk put the Panthers ahead 1-0 2:23 into the first period.

A little over a minute later, Zach Hyman tied the game.

Mike Hoffman scored at 7:25 and Noel Acciari scored at 12:36.

It didn't look good for the Leafs.

Toronto, however, battled back near the end of the period.

Kasperi Kapanen scored at 17:43.

Then, Auston Matthews tied the game 3-3 at 18:58.

There was no scoring in the second period, although, the Leafs did have their chances.

William Nylander scored the winning goal for Toronto 9:00 into the third period.

William Nylander scored the winner for the Leafs.

Justin Holl scored a empty netter at 19:39 with a long shot from Florida's offensive zone.

Matthews, Hyman, and Holl all had two points.

Florida's Keith Yandle had two assists last night.

Toronto hosts the Vancouver Canucks tomorrow night.

 

Preview: Leafs Versus Panthers

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

BB&T Center, Sunrise, FLA.

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a heartbreaking 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on February 3.

Florida went 3-2-0 on their recent road trip.

Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau has nine points in his past seven games and leads the team with 77 points.

Toronto's Auston Matthews has 74 points this season.

Panther's goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky is 23-18-5 this season.

Leaf's goalie, Frederik Andersen, is 26-13-6 this season.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.,

Jake Muzzin - Fractured Hand - Day-to-day.

Florida

Chris Driedger - Lower Body - IR.,

Brian Boyle - Upper Body -IR.,

Dryden Hunt - Lower Body - IR.

Tavares Scores Two As Toronto Edges Lightning

Just when you think that the Toronto Maple Leafs won't do it, the team does.

The Leafs managed to edge the Tampa Bay Lightning last night 4-3.

 Nikita Kucherov scored the game's first goal at 9:46 of the opening period.

Jake Muzzin tied the game at 12:48.

Leaf's Captain, John Tavares, scored on the power play at 16:42 to put the Leafs ahead 2-1.

John Tavares scored two goals last night.

Pat Maroon tied the game at 11:54 of the second period.

Tavares scored his second goal of the night at 12:25 to put the Leafs ahead 3-2.

William Nylander made it a 4-2 game at 14:21.

"That's a big time goal," said Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe, after the game.

Yahni Gourde scored Tampa's third goal at 7:27 of the third period.

Toronto's Tyson Barrie had two assists.

Lightning's Kevin Shattenkirk also had two assists last night.

Toronto plays the Florida Panthers tomorrow night.

Preview: Leafs Versus Lightning

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Amalle Arena, Tampa, FLA.

When the Tampa Bay Lightning faced the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 10, Tampa won 7-3.

The Leafs are 4-6-1 in their last 11 games.

Leaf's goalie, Frederik Andersen is struggling.  He is 1-4-0 in his last six games.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.

Tampa Bay

Jan Rutta - Lower Body - IR.,

Ryan McDonagh - Lower Body - IR.,

Cedric Paquette - Undisclosed - Day-to-day. 

Preview: Hurricanes Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONT.

On December 23, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 8-6.

Jack Campbell is scheduled to play in net for the Leafs tonight.

Hurricane's Sebastian Aho is on an 11-game point streak.

Aho's teammate, Andrei Svechnikov, is on a nine-game point streak.

Injuries:

Carolina

Dougie Hamilton - Fractured Fibula - Injured reserve, IR.,

Jordan Martinook - Upper Body - Day-to-day.

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.

Leafs Blank Crosby And Pens.

Pittsburgh Penguin's Captain, Sidney Crosby, caused havoc on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, recording four points.

Last night, Crosby was pointless as the Leafs defeated the Pens. 4-0.

In the post game press conference, Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe, said his team showed character and pride.

Keefe is absolutely right.

The Leafs had total control of the game both offensively and defensively.

Leaf's defenceman, Jake Muzzin was the best player on the ice last night.

Muzzin scored the first goal of the game at 7:45 of the second period.

Muzzin also had two assists too.

Muzzin also played good on defence.

Jake Muzzin

William Nylander scored at 10:01.

Kasperi Kapanen put the Leafs up 3-0 on a break away at 13:04.

Zach Hyman scored 3:56 into the third period.

John Tavares had two points last night.

Leaf's goalie, Frederik Andersen, was back to his normal self.

"He, (Andersen), was excellent," said Keefe.

Toronto hosts the Carolina Hurricanes tomorrow night.

Preview: Penguins Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONT.

The Toronto Maple Leafs hope to bounce back from that terrible 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Penguin's Captain, Sidney Crosby, had four points in that game.

The Penguins are 8-2-1 in their past 11 games.

The Leafs are 6-5-1 in their past 12 games.

Injuries:

Pittsburgh

Justin Almeida - Shoulder - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Nick Bjugstad - Core Muscle - IR.,

Brian Dumoulin - Lacerated Ankle Tendons - IR.,

Jake Guentzel - Shoulder - IR.,

John Marino - Fractured Cheekbone - IR.,

Zach Aston-Reese - Lower Body - Day-to-day,

Evgeni Malkin - Illness - Day-to-day.

Toronto 

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johnsson - Knee - IR.

Crosby Hurts Leafs With A Four Point Night

The look on Toronto Maple Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe's face said it all at last night's post game press conference.

The Pittsburgh Penguins made mince meat out of the Leafs last night, winning 5-2.

"We got a lot of work to do," said Keefe.

You've got that right Sheldon.

The Leafs were completely flat.

Bryan Rust scored a power play goal at 11:41.

The Penguins went up 2-0 when Anthony Angello scored at 17:03.

Things got worse for Toronto in the second period.

Jason Zucker scored on the man advantage at 2:52.

Sidney Crosby put the Pens. up 4-0 at 7:11 on a power play.

Crosby had a four point night.

Sidney Crosby had a four point night.

Teddy Blueger scored at 12:35.

Auston Matthews finally put Toronto on the scoreboard at 16:35.

Kyle Clifford scored the Leaf's second goal at 18:01.

There was no scoring in the third period.

Rust had three points.

Pittsburgh's goalie, Tristan Jarry stopped 34 shots.

Toronto hosts the Penguins tomorrow night.

Preview: Leafs Versus Penguins

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

PGG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PENN.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-0-1 in their past four games.

Pittsburgh is also on the verge of winning the President's Trophy this year.

That's not good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs who are struggling to make the postseason.

There's a good chance that Pittsburgh is going to win in a blow out tonight.

Toronto is 3-4-1 in their past eight games.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johansson - Knee - IR.

Pittsburgh

Justin Almedio - Shoulder - IR.,

Nick Bjugstad - Core Muscle - IR.,

Brian Dumoulin - Lacerated Ankle Tendons - IR.,

Jake Guentzel - Shoulder - IR.,

Dominik Kahun - Concussion - Day-to-day,

John Marino - Fractured Cheekbone - Day-to-day,

Zach Aston-Reese - Lower-Body - Day-to-day.

Remembering Tony Fernandez

Two days ago, it was announced that Toronto Blue Jay's legendary shortstop, Tony Fernandez had passed away of kidney disease at 57.

For longtime Blue Jays fans such as me were sadden to hear the terrible news, even though, he was ill  for weeks.

You see, Tony was a childhood hero of mine.

I loved the way he whipped the ball to first base with his famous side arm throw, barely making an error.

It is no surprise that the five-time All-Star won four Gold Glove awards in his 17 year career. 

Octavio Antonio Fernandez Castro was born on June 30, 1962 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.

Besides the Blue Jays, Tony played for several Major League teams, including the San Diego Padres and New York Mets.

Tony retired in 2001 after a year with the Milwaukee Brewers.

He finished his career with a .288 batting average, 2276 hits, 94 home runs, 844 RBIs, 414 doubles, 92 triples and 246 stolen bases.

Tony holds the Blue Jay's franchise record for triples.

Tony won a World Series title with the Jays in 1993.

R.I.P. Tony.

You'll be sadly missed.

Soupy Helps Leafs Defeat The Sens.

Getting goalie, Jack, (Soupy), Campbell from the Los Angeles kings was a really good move on the Toronto Maple Leaf's part.

Soupy made some good spectacular saves last night in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

Jack, (Soupy), Campbell is what the Leafs needed in a backup goaltender.

Auston Matthews opened the scored the opening goal at 4:11 of the first period.

Toronto went up 3-0 in the second period with goals by Jake Muzzin and William Nylander.

Ottawa got on the scoreboard at 16:33 of the second period with a goal by Connor Brown.

Cody Golorbef made it a 3-2 game at 9:44 of the third period.

Mitch Marner secured the win for the Leafs with an empty netter at 18:46.

Matthews had two points last night.

Preview: Leafs Versus Sabres

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

Frederik Andersen is scheduled to play goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight.

The Leafs have defeated the Buffalo Sabres two times this season.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Mogan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johansson - Knee - Day-to-day.

Buffalo

Matt Hunwick - Neck - IR.,

Vladmir Sobotka - Knee - IR.,

Tage Thompson - Shoulder - IR.,

Linus Ullmark - Lower Body - IR.,

Carter Hutton - Undisclosed - Day-to-day,

Michael Frolik - Illness - Day-to-day.

Preview; Leafs Versus Senators

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata, ONT.

Jack Campbell is in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight.

Toronto is 2-3-1 in their past six games.

As for the Ottawa Senators, the team just ended a six-game losing skid recently.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.,

Andreas Johansson - Knee - Day-to-day.

Ottawa

Marian Gaborik - Back - IR.,

Ryan Callahan - Back _IR.,

Clarke MacArthur - Concussion - IR.,

Anders Nilsson - Concussion - IR.,

Mark Borowiecki - Ankle - Day-to-day. 

Preview: Stars Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONT.

It has been confirmed that Frederik Andersen is in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight.

Anyway, the last time the Toronto played against the Dallas Stars on January 29, the Leafs won 5-3.

The Stars are going for their third straight win tonight.

The Stars have won four out of their past six games.

Toronto is 2-2-1 in their past five games.

Injuries:

Dallas

Martin Hanzal - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Justin Dowling Lower Body - IR.,

Joe Pavelski - Upper Body - Day-to-day.

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Frederik Andersen - Neck - IR.,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - IR.

Kapanen Scores In O.T. After Coyote's Goal Was Disallowed

It was strange overtime period last night.

The Arizona Coyotes thought they've won the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Unfortunately for Arizona, their overtime goal was disallowed for goaltender interference after video review.

Two face offs later, Toronto's Kasperi Kapanen scored on a break away to give his team the 3-2 win.

Arizona went ahead 1-0 1:04 into the first period with a goal by Christian Dvorak.

Zach Hyman tied the game at 19:13.

Zach Hyman scored two in last night's win.

Carl Soderberg put the Coyotes ahead again at 19:13 of the second period.

1:33 into the third period, Hyman tied the game again.

Both goalies were hot in net last night.

Leaf's goalie, Jack Campbell, stopped 35 shots.

Campbell's counterpart, Adin Hill, stopped 38 shots last night.

Toronto's Alex Kerfoot had two assists.

Toronto hosts the Dallas Stars tomorrow night. 

Preview: Coyotes Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONT.

The Arizona Coyotes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 last night after being down 2-0.

It has been confirmed that Jack Campbell is in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight.

This is Campbell's third start as a Leaf.

Injuries:

Arizona

Marian Hossa - Skin Infection - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Darcy Kuemper - Lower Body - IR.,

Barret Hayton - Separated Shoulder - IR.,

Jason Demers - Oblique - IR.,

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Lacerations - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Frederik Andersen - Neck - IR.,

Cody Cedi - Ankle - IR.,

William Nylander - Illness - Day-to-day.

 

Kovalchuk Hurts Leafs In O.T.

The first two periods were good for the Toronto Maple Leafs last night.

Both the Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens played a really tight game.

In fact, there was no scoring in the first two periods.

John Tavares opened the scoring just 1:06 into the third period.

Unfortunately, the Leafs didn't get a shot on goal after that.

Mario Scandella tied the game at 17:27.

1:43 into overtime, Montreal's Ilya Kovalchuk scored the winner.

Ilya Kovalchuk helped the Canadiens get a 2-1 victory last night by scoring in O.T. 

Toronto has two days off before hosting the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.

Preview: Leafs Versus Canadiens

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Bell Centre, Montreal, QUE.

The Toronto Maple Leafs got the win last night against the Anaheim Ducks, but it wasn't a good performance by the team.

Toronto played poorly in the third period.

Toronto has to play better against the Montreal Canadiens tonight.

The last time the two teams met on October 26, 2019, Montreal won 5-2.

Also, Montreal has won six of their past eight games.

Injuries:

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Morgan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Frederik Andersen - Neck - Day-to-day,

Cody Cedi - Ankle - IR.,

William Nylander - Illness - Day-to-day.

Montreal

Joel Teasdale - Torn Right ACL., MCL.,

Jonathan Drouin - Wrist - IR.,

Paul Byron Knee - IR.,

Jordan Weal - Illness - Day-to-day,

Shea Weber - Lower Body - IR.

Matthews Gets Four Points In Ugly Leaf's Win Over Ducks

The Toronto Maple Leafs got the job done, but it wasn't a good win, though.

Toronto defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime last night in a really lack lustre performance.

"I happy to get our two points," said Leaf's head coach, Sheldon Keefe after the game.

Keefe, however, also said he was disappointed on how his team played, especially in the third period.

Andreas Johansson put the Leafs up 1-0 at 4:36 of the first period.

Nicolas Deslauriers tied the game six minutes later.

John Tavares scored a power play goal at 3:38 of the second period.

Auston Matthews made it 3-1 Toronto with his 40th goal of the season at 13:18.

Matthews had a four point night.

Auston Matthews had four points last night, including his 40th goal of the season.

Unfortunately, Toronto started to play sloppy near the end of the second.

The sloppy play continued in the third period.

Max Jones scored a short handed goal at 8:34.

Adam Henrique tied the game on the power play at 12:47.

Jason Spezza put Toronto back on top at 16:33.

With the extra attacker, Derek Grant tied the game at 19:02 to force the game to go to overtime.

With just 7 seconds to go in O.T., Tavares scored the winner.

Tavares had three points.

Toronto's Mitch Marner, had three assists.

Anaheim's Cam Fowler had two assists.

Duck's goalie, Ryan Miller, stopped 30 shots last night.

Toronto is in Montreal tonight to play the Canadiens.

  

Preview: Ducks Versus Leafs

Tonight 7 p.m. EST.

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONT.

This the first time that the two teams have met this season.

Jack Campbell makes his Toronto Maple Leaf debut tonight against the Anaheim Ducks.

Campbell has a 2.85 goal against average and a .900 save percentage.

Kyle Clifford also is making his Toronto debut tonight.

Clifford has 14 points in 53 games this season.

As for the Ducks, they're 2-0-1 in their last three games.

Injuries:

Anaheim

Ryan Kesler - Hip - Injured reserve, (IR.),

Patrick Eaves - Illness - IR.

Toronto

David Clarkson - Back - IR.,

Ilya Mikheyev - Wrist Laceration - IR.,

Mogan Rielly - Fractured Foot - IR.,

Frederik Andersen - Neck - Day-to-day,

Cody Ceci - Ankle - Day-to-day.