Tyler Toffoli added an empty-net goal as the
Canadiens came back from a 3-1 series deficit to advance to the
second round against the Winnipeg Jets. Eric Staal added two
assists.
William Nylander scored for Toronto late in the third period --
a minute after Toffoli's goal -- and Jack Campbell made 20
saves.
Montreal had a 12-8 advantage in shots on goal in the goalless
first period.
Montreal took the lead at 3:02 of the second period on the first
goal of the series by Gallagher. The play started with a
turnover at Montreal's blue line. Gallagher picked up the puck,
skated into Maple Leafs territory and shot from the left circle.
Shortly after the goal, Price twice stopped Zach Hyman with good
saves.
A shot by Auston Matthews deflected off Price and hit the post
at 11:39 of the second.
Montreal took a 2-0 lead on a power play at 15:25 of the second
when Perry deflected Nick Suzuki's shot from the right circle
for his second goal of the series. Pierre Engvall was off for
holding to set up the man advantage.
Montreal had an 18-15 advantage in shots on goal after two
periods, then killed off a penalty to start the third period.
Price again foiled Hyman on a rare Toronto shot from the slot
early in the third to keep the lead at two goals.
The Maple Leafs went on the power play again at 11:20 of the
third but Price held them out again. Campbell was removed for an
extra attacker with more than three minutes left in the game.
Toffoli scored his second goal of the series at 17:22; Nylander
scored his fifth goal of the series at 18:24.
The Maple Leafs were without defenseman Jake Muzzin (lower
body), who was injured in Game 6.
The game was attended by 550 health-care workers in a decision
made Monday morning. They were the first fans allowed at a Maple
Leafs home game since the COVID-19 pandemic began last March.
--Field Level Media
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