The Maple Leafs had a brief Welcome Back Pat video during the first TV timeout Saturday night, a move that definitely struck a chord with their crusty ex-coach.

"I didn't see what was up there but I could hear the music," he said of The Mighty Quinn theme music. "This was a terrific place for me both back when I was a player and the years I was coaching here. That was a nice touch tonight. As disappointed as I am in how our team played, that part had a little satisfaction to it.

"I think I had a little bit of a love affair with the fans here."