The teams were tied after regulation, and Montreal forward Toe Blake scored in overtime to win the game 5-4.

Montreal's Toe Blake scored three goals, including the game-winner.

The following season, line-mate Toe Blake suffered a career-ending ankle injury.

Toe Blake, the legendary coach, is a constant presence in his fedora.

Only Toe Blake, who won eight with Montreal, has won more.

One bright note was that Toe Blake won the scoring title, however, despite the poor showing of the team.

Should Bowman win again, he will break a tie with Toe Blake.

Ask him about a specific play in last night's game and he might answer with something Toe Blake told him 40 years ago.

The 1955-56 season was the first as head coach for Toe Blake, who was hired to help control Richard's temper.

Toe Blake, who had taken over as coach, talked him into playing one more season to assist the younger players.