Toronto Maple Leafs

Monday's Three Stars: Roloson saves Isles; Rangers rout Jackets

No. 1 star: Dwayne Roloson, New York Islanders

Usually, goalies who give up three goals aren't going to be the No. 1 star. But those goalies usually don't face 61 shots. In fact, Roloson's 58 saves in the Islanders' 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs are the most since Ron Tugnutt's 70-save game in March 1991, according to the AP. (Phil Kessel had 12 on his own.) Not bad for a 40-year-old. Josh Bailey had the game-winner in overtime, after the Leafs rallied from a 3-0 hole. 

No. 2 Star: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers

After the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets took a 2-0 lead, the Rangers used a John Tortorella timeout "just relax" chat and exploded for seven straight goals in a 7-4 victory. Gaborik had two goals (18 on the season) and two assists, including a beautiful helper on Sean Avery's second of the night. Also beautiful: Michael Del Zotto's Leetch-like solo effort for goal No. 3.

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• Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:30 am EST
• Puck Daddy
• By Greg Wyshynski
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Puck Previews: Bruins, Blues seek streak; Lappy back in Denver

Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished.

Preview: Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. EST. OK, so a three-game winning streak isn't exactly shattering NHL records. But for two underperforming teams like the B's and Blues, it's a pretty big deal, and one of them will have a three-gamer for the first time this season after tonight. Marc Savard? In! Tim Thomas? Backup! T.J Oshie's dad? Still blogging!

Preview: New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. A bittersweet moment, as the savior of the Maple Leafs franchise steps onto Air Canada Centre ice wearing some other team's jersey.

Preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche, 9 p.m. It's the triumphant return of fan favorite Ian Laperriere to Denver. The Avs are on a 3-6-1 plummet while the Flyers have lost their last two on the road. Mile High Hockey sets the bar for the home team" If the Avalanche lose in regulation tonight, they could get passed by as many as 3 teams in the standings (Columbus, Calgary and Phoenix)." Watch The Game Live Via Hockey Night on Y!

Check out previews and updated scores for all of today's games on the Y! Sports NHL scores and scheds page.

Evening Reading

• If you'd like to know who the Player of the Decade was for the 2000s, you may want to check back here in the morning.

• Five games for Georges Laraque. More in a bit on this. [TSN]

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• Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:57 pm EST
• Puck Daddy
• By Greg Wyshynski
• 14 Comments

Maple Leafs 3 v. NY Islanders 4 (OT): Second Verse Same As The First

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 4-3 in overtime to the New York Islanders despite firing 61 shots at Dwayne Roloson.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Pension Plan Puppets
• By PPP

Bill Berg

Former Islander and Grind-Liner Bill Berg is the Leaf of the Day.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Pension Plan Puppets
• By 1967ers

Islanders at Leafs: We're 9 Pts Behind

Our preview for tonight's NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Pension Plan Puppets
• By Chemmy

Brushes With Greatness

Share your encounters with Toronto Maple Leafs players.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Pension Plan Puppets
• By PPP

Hooray for Hagman!

Still high on Saturday's win, the Barilkosphere keeps buzzing...

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Pension Plan Puppets
• By blurr1974