Alexei Emelin didn't want the Montreal Canadiens' 12th consecutive victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs to end quietly.

As the clock approached zero during the third period of Montreal's 2-1 win Saturday, Emelin cross-checked James van Riemsdyk, sending him headfirst into the end boards.

It wasn't the only bit of animosity between the two rivals, as Leafs forward Matt Martin was penalized for a similar hit on Nathan Beaulieu minutes earlier.

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