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Playoff Picture: Maple Leafs on verge of securing Atlantic, Habs look to complete East field

Playoff Picture: Maple Leafs on verge of securing Atlantic, Habs look to complete East field

The Toronto Maple Leafs need one point to clinch their first division title since 2021 while the Montreal Canadiens need a win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to book their ticket to the postseason.

QMJHL: Wildcats topple Drakkar to take 2-0 second-round series lead

QMJHL: Wildcats topple Drakkar to take 2-0 second-round series lead

Rudy Guimond made 29 saves in leading the Moncton Wildcats to a 4-1 Game 2 win over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar on Sunday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action.

Leafs lock up home-ice advantage in first round: 'Hopefully our fans are ready to go'

Leafs lock up home-ice advantage in first round: 'Hopefully our fans are ready to go'

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With Saturday's win, the Leafs clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. "It’s huge," said Max Domi. "It’s going to be a heck of a battle in the first round so hopefully our fans are ready to go, because we will be for sure." Toronto's magic number to clinch top spot in the Atlantic Division is down to three.

Domi forced Guhle to 'answer the bell' for Tavares hit; admits unsportsmanlike miscue

Domi forced Guhle to 'answer the bell' for Tavares hit; admits unsportsmanlike miscue

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After seeing Kaiden Guhle knock down John Tavares with a big hit, Max Domi confronted the Habs defenceman. "You don’t like to see that," Domi said, "especially a guy like Johnny and to be a good teammate you gotta step in like that." But Domi didn't wait long enough and received an extra two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Stolarz denies Suzuki in OT; shows 'very good composure' in 15-save shutout

Stolarz denies Suzuki in OT; shows 'very good composure' in 15-save shutout

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Anthony Stolarz stood his ground to deny a speedy Nick Suzuki early in overtime on Saturday. "I tried to fake to my backhand," the Habs captain said. "He didn’t bite too hard." Despite facing only 15 shots, the Leafs goalie received praise from coach Craig Berube for showing "very good composure" while picking up a seventh straight win.

How did the Leafs shutout the Canadiens with only five defencemen?

How did the Leafs shutout the Canadiens with only five defencemen?

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Despite playing with only five defencemen due to cap constraints, the Leafs shutout the Canadiens on Saturday. "Our D, when we really needed them, they were unreal for us," said Mitch Marner. Montreal was limited to just 15 shots. "The forwards did a great job playing in behind them," said Brandon Carlo, "allowing us to get our changes."

'I kind of like it back there': Marner scores OT winner as a defenceman

'I kind of like it back there': Marner scores OT winner as a defenceman

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With the Leafs dressing only five defencemen due to cap constraints, Mitch Marner took a few shifts on the back end on Saturday against the Canadiens, including when he scored the overtime winner. "That’s something I’m comfortable with," he said. "I kind of like it back there, to be honest."

Can Habs make a strong postseason run? How will Leafs' defence fare in playoffs?

Can Habs make a strong postseason run? How will Leafs' defence fare in playoffs?

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TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau joins SportsCentre to discuss if he thinks the Canadiens can make a strong run in the playoffs and how he sees the Maple Leafs' defence faring in the postseason.

NHL: Canadiens 0, Maple Leafs 1 (OT)

NHL: Canadiens 0, Maple Leafs 1 (OT)

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Mitch Marner scored the overtime-winner 36 seconds into the extra frame and Anthony Stolarz made 15 saves for his third shutout of the season, as the Maple Leafs edged the Canadiens to take a four-point lead on the Lightning and Panthers for top spot in the Atlantic and secure home-ice in the first round of the playoffs.

'A big point for our group': Canadiens inch closer to playoffs with OT loss to Leafs

'A big point for our group': Canadiens inch closer to playoffs with OT loss to Leafs

Martin St. Louis was disappointed with the result. The Canadiens head coach also took a lot of positives — and a crucial point in the standings — from Saturday's tough ask at Scotiabank Arena.