After being right around the net (but not even getting a point) for a Martin St. Louis goal earlier in the game, Steven Stamkos notched goal No. 59 in an otherwise meaningless Tampa Bay Lightning-Toronto Maple Leafs game. Toronto ended up winning 3-2 in OT.
Here is video of the Stamkos tap-in tally:
Toronto held off Stamkos for the rest of the game, so it will all come down to scoring one goal against the Jets in Winnipeg on Saturday.
Collecting a goal-per-game is asking a lot, yet Stamkos seems suited to do it more than any player in the league at the moment – especially considering Alex Ovechkin‘s recent struggles. Speaking of Ovechkin, Stamkos is hoping to join lofty company. If he reaches 60, he’ll be just the second player (Ovechkin did it in 2007-08) to score at least that many since Jaromir Jagr reached the mark all the way back in 1995-96.
In fact, it’s the kind of run that might have some thinking Hart Trophy possibilities, so share your take here.
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This might be getting old to him by now.
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He was banged up roughly in Game 3.
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A 13-percent rise from last year.
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Off to a surprising 2-1 series lead over Chicago.
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He’ll replace Peter Horachek, who was fired yesterday.
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Now Stephane Roy says he doesn’t know if the Avs will hire his brother
May 21, 2013, 4:49 PM EDT
(His brother is Patrick Roy.)
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Dallas to unveil new uniforms, make ‘significant announcement’ on June 4
May 21, 2013, 4:20 PM EDT
Ooooh, intrigue.
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Meanwhile, Logan Couture says he’s “all good.”
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Jackets GM Kekalainen: ‘I really don’t care’ if Johansen was unhappy in AHL
May 21, 2013, 4:01 PM EDT
Jarmo, talking tough.
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Montreal’s 27-year-old defenseman was hurt in April while trying to hit Milan Lucic.
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Must win? Sharks’ Boyle says series ‘has to be 2-2′ after tonight
May 21, 2013, 3:02 PM EDT
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San Jose hasn’t lost at HP Pavilion this postseason.
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Edmonton’s new rink is set to open in 2016.
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Devs’ Brodeur ‘thrilled’ to join CBC as guest analyst, will debut Wednesday
May 21, 2013, 2:20 PM EDT
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The panel gets another goalie.
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It’s his old team, Dynamo Moscow.
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It’s been two weeks since they were swept by the Sharks.
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He’s “getting closer” to a return, though.
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Marchand wants Bruins to show ‘killer instinct’ tonight at MSG
May 21, 2013, 12:44 PM EDT
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Boston can take a commanding lead on the Rangers.
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Quenneville: ‘Hawks aren’t talking about goalie change, Crawford is ‘fine’
May 21, 2013, 12:27 PM EDT
Ray Emery sits…for now.
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The 29-year-old was on the ice for all five Boston goals in Game 2.
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He’s got the Red Wings two wins shy of a huge upset.
