Goalies Trade Saves In Low Scoring Match

Former Leaf netminder, Corey Schwab and Ed Belfour were both outstanding in a fairly wide open game compared to typical New Jersey Devils defensive hockey. Though the low score does not indicate the amount of chances both teams had, both goalies were solid when tested throughout the game.

Gary Roberts was the catalyst in the Leafs comeback in the third. He played with energy and jump not seen from him since the post-season of two years ago. At the 14:56 mark of the third period with the Leafs down by a goal, Roberts drew a roughing penalty after he beat his man to the puck in the Devils zone and was hauled down making his way to the front of the net. Later on that power play, Roberts again got the puck in the corner and skated hard to the front of the net, fooling Corey Schwab with a quick back hander over top of his near shoulder.

Despite good chances for both teams, neither could jam in a winner causing the game to end in a one all tie. Mikael Renberg made his return to the lineup after a lengthy lay off due to a rib injury. He was even on the night in just under eleven minutes of ice time.

The Leafs are back on the ice tomorrow when they face an always exciting Edmonton Oilers team.