Stars breathe new life into series with the Golden Knights entering Game 4
Associated PressLAS VEGAS — An NBA adage is a playoff series doesn’t genuinely begin until a home team loses. “It’s not just winning, it’s as important how you win,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. And even though the Panthers let a chance to sweep slip away by losing Game 4 in Tampa, coach Paul Maurice said the mood in his locker room isn’t changing much. We’re a better team if he’s in the lineup.” MAPLE LEAFS at BRUINS, Bruins lead 3-1, 7 p.m. EDT Tuesday Toronto star Auston Matthews, who led the league with 69 goals this season, is battling an illness as the Maple Leafs enter Game 5 against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night hoping to fight off elimination. “That happens when things aren’t going well,” Keefe said Sunday at the Leafs’ practice facility following a team meeting.