Ex-Canadien Tomas Plekanec shows up for Maple Leafs in Game 3 win

TORONTO — Forward Tomas Plekanec was waiting for a chance to show Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock he was more than just a depth guy. He picked the right moment to prove himself.
Looking to avoid an 0-3 series deficit against Boston, Plekanec had his best outing as a Leaf on Monday in Toronto’s Game 3 victory over the Bruins, much to Babcock’s satisfaction. He played 17:58 — the most ice time he’s had in 20 games with the Toronto since being acquired from Montrea