Jake Gardiner potted the game-winning goal in overtime with just 28 seconds remaining to give the Toronto Marlies a 6-5 victory against Oklahoma City on Tuesday. The mobile defender also had an assist in the contest to give him nine points (five goals, four assists) in 12 AHL games this season. Toronto squandered a 4-0 lead, which they built in the first period, but they still managed to get their fourth straight win. Marlies blueliner Mike Kostka collected three helpers in the match.

Defenseman Jake Gardiner scored a goal in Toronto's 6-4 triumph over Houston Thursday night. Gardiner, who notched 30 points last season for the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, is excelling with the AHL's Marlies. He is having no problem being among the top players in the AHL while the lockout drags on. Keith Aucoin also chipped in with a goal in the Marlies' win in Houston.

Jake Gardiner had a goal in Toronto's 5-4 triumph over Hamilton on Friday night. Gardiner held his own during his rookie season with the Leafs with 30 points. He has three goals and five points on the young AHL season.

Jake Gardiner had a two-point night with a goal and an assist in Toronto's 3-1 win over Rochester on Saturday. With 30 points in his rookie season with the Leafs, Gardiner should have no problem being among the top players in the AHL while the lockout drags on. Nazeem Kadri also chipped in with an assist and had a penalty.

Jake Gardiner will play with the AHL Toronto Marlies during the NHL lockout. After his breakout season in the NHL last year, it would come as a shock if Gardiner were not one of the very best players in the minor leagues while he's there.

Jake Gardiner was awarded a slot on the NHL's All-Rookie team on Wednesday night. The smooth-skating defender led all first-year blueliners in scoring with 30 points (seven goals, 23 assists) in 75 games. He also finished third among all rookies in average ice time at 21:35 per contest. Gardiner has the potential to develop into an excellent offensive defensman at the NHL level.

Toronto coach Randy Carlyle was asked about rookie defenceman Jake Gardiner. His answer was that the rookie must upgrade his level of competitiveness against opposition forwards "to be a top defenseman in this league."

Jake Gardiner potted a goal in the Maple Leafs' 3-1 win over the Lightning Thursday night. Gardiner's goal was a beauty. The rookie defenceman now has 22 points in 63 games on the season. He is someone to watch in keeper leagues.

Jake Gardiner scored the lone goal for the Maple Leafs in a loss against the Sharks Thursday night. The smooth-skating defender has tallied four goals and 19 points in his first taste of the big leagues following college. Initially taken with the 17th overall pick in 2008, Gardiner should develop into a great offensive defenseman. He is someone to watch in keeper leagues.

Jake Gardiner potted his first career tally Tuesday night in his 42nd game with the Maple Leafs. The mobile defenseman has contributed 14 points and a plus-4 rating in his first taste of the big leagues following college. Gardiner has averaged nearly 21 minutes of ice time per contest after making Toronto's roster out of training camp and appears to be in store for a bright future in the pros.