However the Leafs stormed back and eventually won the series in seven games.
The Leafs, meanwhile, had won seven consecutive overtime games in the playoffs.
The Leafs haven't won the Stanley Cup in 30 years.
He helped the Leafs win their first Stanley Cup in 1932.
The Leafs then won the next two to win the Cup on home ice.
Down 5-3 in the second period, the Leafs won 6-5, taking the spot from Montreal.
The Leafs have won all four postseason series, including one four-game sweep.
Kennedy returned November 27 to train himself back into shape after the Leafs had won only one game in their last 11.
The Leafs won their 11th and most recent Stanley Cup in 1967.
The Leafs have not won the Cup since 1967.