Domi scored early in the third period helping Toronto erase a 2-0 deficit.
Domi scored early in the third period helping Toronto erase a 2-0 deficit.
It's been a long time coming, but Max Domi scored his first goal as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Domi beat Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark after completing a rush that was started by linemate Calle Jarnkrok.
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Domi was obviously thrilled when it happened, even getting words of encouragement from Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe on the bench.
The game ended in yet another overtime session for the Maple Leafs as Brad Marchand scored the game with just nine seconds remaining. It was Toronto's 11th overtime in 22 games this season. Domi wasn't in the mood to reflect on scoring for the team he grew up watching his dad, Tie, play for.
"Of course, it feels good to contribute, but that sh*t's irrelevant when you don't win," Domi said.
The Maple Leafs signed Domi to a one-year, $3 million contract this summer. After struggling to find his fit on the wing, he has since settled into a regular position playing at center alongside Jarnkrok and Nick Robertson. Domi has 11 assists to go with his one goal this season.
"I think it's huge for him," Auston Matthews said of Domi's first goal. "He's definitely shown he's a distributor and pass-first guy, but it's always nice to get the first one.
Matthews broke out of a scoring slump scoring the other two goals for Toronto in a 4-3 overtime loss.
Max's father, Tie, spent 12 seasons with the Maple Leafs from 1995-2006. According to Sportsnet Stats, Max and Tie went 6,454 days between scoring goals in a Toronto uniform.
"It was awesome," Maple Leaf goaltender Joseph Woll said of Domi. "Just to see the crowd respond like that was pretty cool."
Domi hasn't been shy about fighting when necessary. He first dropped the gloves this season with Ian Cole, after the Vancouver Canucks defenseman laid a big hit on Robertson on Nov. 11.
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He also started a fight with Florida's Sam Bennett, a marked man after the Panthers forward injured Matthew Knies in the playoffs last season.
The most important thing to Domi is winning. The Leafs have 12 wins in 22 games this season. Only five of them have come in regulation time.
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