> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From The Branches: Toronto Beats Montreal - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-toronto-beats-montreal/ - Published: 2016-11-20T13:13:06.000Z - Updated: 2016-11-20T13:13:06.000Z - Description: Canadiens beat Maple Leafs, Furies beat Canadiennes - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 Last night, the [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) lost to the [Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in Montreal, a lackluster effort that was not helped by [Matt Martin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/85940/matt-martin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) doing a Very Dumb Thing late in the third: > Well that was ugly by Martin. [pic.twitter.com/GtChOcOlUo](https://t.co/GtChOcOlUo?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) [November 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/MarcPDumont/status/800164162835881986?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As if that wasn't bad enough, [Alexei Emelin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/143644/alexei-emelin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) decided this was a perfectly appropriate way to end the game: > Speaking of ugly. > > Emelin on JvR [pic.twitter.com/SLM8D5iBZv](https://t.co/SLM8D5iBZv?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) [November 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/MarcPDumont/status/800168587684184072?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) For a more thorough breakdown of last night's game, read Arvind's [game recap](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-1---habs-2-12th-time-is-not-the-charm/). In happier news, another Toronto team beat Montreal last night! The Furies defeated Les Canadiennes 2-1, with goals from Jenelle Kohanchuk and Kelly Terry. The Brampton Thunder also won their game against the Calgary Inferno, defending Clarkson Cup champions, so at least last night was a good night for women's hockey in the GTA. Look for recaps to be up soon. **Leafs News** [Price stops 31 shots as Canadiens beat Leafs 2-1 - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/price-stops-31-shots-as-canadiens-beat-leafs-2-1/article32946884/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Another take on last night's \[shrug emoji\] game [Toronto Maple Leafs: Nazem Kadri Should Be The Next Captain - Editor In Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/11/19/toronto-maple-leafs-kadri-captain/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Have you ever wondered why people seem to really not like Toronto Maple Leafs pest [Nazem Kadri](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71825/nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)? Let's talk about him being the captain. [Auston Matthews, Leafs maturing at exponential rate - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/auston-matthews-leafs-maturing-exponential-rate/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Playing against the Canadiens in Montreal is no longer a brand new thing for many players in Toronto’s room. And what was awe-inspiring at first is now becoming normal. [Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 Draft Watch: Nikita A. Popugaev - Editor In Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/11/19/toronto-maple-leafs-draft-popugaev/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In this installment of the 2017 Draft Watch, we take a look at a potential forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs: Nikita A. Popugaev. **Non-Leafs News** [Goaltending Situation a Choice for Stars, Probably a Good One - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2016/11/19/13671354/dallas-stars-goaltending-seguin-crosby-benn-injuries-bishop-trade?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Stars](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/dallas-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) could find a ready guide in some celestial voice, but in choosing not to decide on goaltending, Jim Nill and Company still have made a choice. [Roadrunners game postponed after captain collapses on ice | Roadrunners | tucson.com](http://tucson.com/sports/roadrunners/article%5Fda120ad8-aec6-11e6-9006-932693fe619e.html?id=201408&utm%5Fsource=twitter&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=share) Scary situation in the AHL, as [Craig Cunningham](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111710/craig-cunningham?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) of the Tucson Roadrunners collapses before the game. [Connor McDavid](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/255253/connor-mcdavid?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) got his first NHL hat trick in the [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)' 5-2 plastering of the Stars. (Side note: *Plastering the Stars* sounds like a bad YA novel, doesn't it?) > ![@cmcdavid97](https://twitter.com/cmcdavid97?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has his first career NHL hat trick. [pic.twitter.com/T4R8yz5VmK](https://t.co/T4R8yz5VmK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — #HockeyFightsCancer (@NHL) [November 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/800164231207325696?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Speaking of firsts, [Drake Caggiula](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/283098/drake-caggiula?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) jumped right into things in his first NHL game with a great primary assist. > With a perfect saucer pass on the 2-on-1, [@drakecaggiula](https://twitter.com/drakecaggiula?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has himself his first point in his first game. [#NHLFirsts](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLFirsts?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/HW0d1GrFwk](https://t.co/HW0d1GrFwk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — #HockeyFightsCancer (@NHL) [November 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/800146101491924992?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I will still spend the rest of the season confusing him with a Roman emperor. Sorry, kid. The [Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) beat the [Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 4-1, and Noted Rat Person [Brad Marchand](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54897/brad-marchand?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scored a pretty decent goal: > Smooth moves [@Bmarch63](https://twitter.com/Bmarch63?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). The [@NHLBruins](https://twitter.com/NHLBruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are rolling. [pic.twitter.com/vn23gtLr2f](https://t.co/vn23gtLr2f?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — #HockeyFightsCancer (@NHL) [November 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/800153446334664704?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the absence of Duchene and Landeskog, Nate MacKinnon took matters into his own hands: > It's [@Mackinnon9](https://twitter.com/Mackinnon9?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) against the world, and Nate comes out with a goal. [pic.twitter.com/IrTLaRs5Ta](https://t.co/IrTLaRs5Ta?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — #HockeyFightsCancer (@NHL) [November 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/800186168830636034?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Women's Hockey News** In light of the NWHL drastically cutting players' salaries, I wanted to include a couple articles featuring statements from players impacted by the whole mess. If you care about women's hockey, they're worth reading. [Q&A with Madison Packer on the NWHL salary cuts and player response - Excelle Sports](http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwhl-madison-packer-salary-cuts/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) New York Riveters forward Madison Packer explains the player response to Friday's news that the NWHL would be cutting player salaries. [From The Rafter: Survival of professional women's hockey hangs in the balance - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/19/13686432/nwhl-salary-cuts-tatiana-rafter-blog?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Under new salary cuts, womens' hockey players will have to choose between hockey and making rent.