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1 month, 1 week ago

Linus Ullmark shuts the door, Senators smother Maple Leafs 3-0

TORONTO — Linus Ullmark made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Tuesday night. The teams met for the first time since Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly cross-checked Ridly Greig up high after the Senators forward took a slapshot into an empty net on a breakaway in a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs: A Battle of Two Elite Teams in the Atlantic Division

Associated Press

The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will clash in a matchup within the Atlantic Division on Tuesday. The Bruins are looking to bounce back after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs in their last meeting. Both teams have strong offenses and defenses, but the Bruins have a slight edge in penalty differential. The game is the second …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Marchand's First Goal Lifts Bruins to 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs

Associated Press

Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the season in overtime to help the Boston Bruins defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a thrilling game. The Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak against the Maple Leafs and took the lead for the first time in the season. Marchand had a power-play goal and assisted on Pastrnak's goal, which proved …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins’ Justin Brazeau back to proving NHL teams wrong after late injury scare: ‘They didn’t want me’

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — Justin Brazeau is a big man. “They said there’s a chance,” Brazeau said of the medical staff. “It’s a huge, huge help from the mental side of an injury,” Brazeau said of team immersion. “What you’re noticing now,” said Bruins coach Jim Montgomery, “is something we think is part of him.” The 26-year-old earned his Bruins opportunity, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Associated Press

BOSTON — With the Boston Bruins’ season on the brink and the team’s top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn’t hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “This was the opportunity to seize the moment and be a difference maker.” Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman makes a …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman or Linus Ullmark in net for Game 1? ‘We’re confident in both’

New York Times

— Jeremy Swayman has completed 25 percent of his dash toward the Conn Smythe Trophy. “He’s been our rock all series,” Charlie McAvoy said after the 2-1 overtime win in Game 7 at TD Garden. He’s been unbelievable all seven games.” None of this, however, guarantees Swayman gets a sixth straight start on Monday against the Florida Panthers. As spotty …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -142, Maple Leafs +119; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs face off in game seven of the first round of the NHL Playoffs. The Maple Leafs have a +37 scoring differential, …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

5 storylines to watch in Bruins-Panthers: How they match up, roster questions, revenge and more

New York Times

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are out for revenge. After eliminating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, the Bruins are set for a rematch against the Florida Panthers, the team that bounced them in last year’s opening round. Swayman closed out the Leafs, starting the last five games against the Bruins’ fiercest rival of late and posting a.950 save …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Bruins avoided a choke and finished the Maple Leafs: 5 takeaways

New York Times

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are still alive. David Pastrnak scored the winning goal after coach Jim Montgomery said following Game 6 that “Pasta needs to step up.” That he did. Beyond Pastrnak’s heroics, here are five takeaways: Jeremy Swayman stands tall Jeremy Swayman was the Bruins’ best player in Round 1. “I think his confidence and his swagger permeated …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Associated Press

No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back postseasons. “That’s the intensity that we want to bring every night, and when we do get to an actual Game 7, it should be another day in the office for us because we prepared …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Associated Press

TORONTO — William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series. “And Woller was incredible.” Toronto has overcame a 3-1 series deficit, also staving off elimination with a 2-1 victory in overtime in Boston on Tuesday …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to miss Game 6 of first-round series against Bruins

Associated Press

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews will miss Thursday night’s Game 6 against the Boston Bruins. Coach Sheldon Keefe said following Thursday’s morning skate that Matthews would be unavailable with Toronto trailing 3-2 in its first-round playoff series. Matthews, who led the NHL with 69 goals in the regular season, was pulled from Game 4 with an …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

Associated Press

Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Maple Leafs -114, Bruins -105; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs in game six. The Maple Leafs serve 9.9 penalty minutes …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

Associated Press

TORONTO — Joseph Woll knew he wasn’t getting the nod for Game 1 of the playoffs. “And prepare as though he was playing.” Woll got that chance Tuesday night, making 27 saves in his first start in more than two weeks to backstop Toronto’s 2-1 overtime victory that cut Boston’s lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven, first-round series. “You got …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers head back to work, resting and waiting for Bruins-Leafs winner

Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — All players and coaches were at work on Wednesday at the Florida Panthers’ practice facility. “We have a sports science group, got a new facility, got lots of things we can do for recovery for these guys and we’re exploring all that,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “Anytime you can take a break like this, take …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

Associated Press

BOSTON — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup. HURRICANES 6, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

Associated Press

BOSTON — Toronto didn’t have its biggest scoring threat on the ice for a must-win matchup with Boston. Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and Toronto beat Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round playoff matchup. Knies said Tavares’ ability to fight off Bruins defenders and …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston hosts Toronto with 3-1 series lead

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -161, Maple Leafs +136; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The Maple Leafs have allowed …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing

Associated Press

TORONTO — Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round. Guys did a great job getting back and getting sticks in lanes and making it tough on them.” Mitch Marner scored …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brad Marchand, Mitch Marner and a clinic in leadership

New York Times

TORONTO — Mitch Marner brought the good stuff. In the third period, the Toronto Maple Leafs right wing executed one of his trademark twirls and slipped a backhand puck into the net for his team’s only goal. Maple Leafs, annoying all: 'It's an art' “It has no bearing on our group,” Marchand said of last year’s gurgle against the Florida …

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8 months ago

Defending Cup champ Vegas has new Knights while seeking 2-0 series lead over top seed Dallas

Associated Press

Golden Knights newcomers Tomas Hertl and Noah Hanifin have finally gotten in a game with captain Mark Stone. After an impressive first game all together in the NHL playoffs, they are looking for a 2-0 series lead over Western Conference top seed Dallas even before going home to Vegas. “Just to get back for Game 1 and kind of feel …

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8 months ago

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

Associated Press

BOSTON — Max Domi held the puck inside the Toronto defensive zone, waiting for Auston Matthews to make his move. “Great pass to find Auston in the manner that he did,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said on Monday night after the Maple Leafs rallied from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to beat Boston 3-2 and knot their first-round playoff series at …

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8 months ago

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto

Associated Press

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins were clinging to a one-goal lead when defenseman Charlie McAvoy caught a skate edge and fell while trying to race Toronto’s Auston Matthews to a loose puck. “I thought I thought it was 1-1 as soon as he got by Sway,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said after Boston pulled away to beat Toronto 5-1 in …

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8 months ago

History with Maple Leafs could help Bruins snap short playoff slump

Associated Press

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins may have found just the solution to their playoff slump: A first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I think just with the history we’ve had with them recently, they’re probably our biggest rival now over the last decade,” Bruins captain Brad Marchand said Thursday as the team began practicing for the Saturday’s series opener. …

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Linus Ullmark shuts the door, Senators smother Maple Leafs 3-0

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs: A Battle of Two Elite Teams in the Atlantic Division

Marchand's First Goal Lifts Bruins to 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs

Bruins’ Justin Brazeau back to proving NHL teams wrong after late injury scare: ‘They didn’t want me’

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman or Linus Ullmark in net for Game 1? ‘We’re confident in both’

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

5 storylines to watch in Bruins-Panthers: How they match up, roster questions, revenge and more

How the Bruins avoided a choke and finished the Maple Leafs: 5 takeaways

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to miss Game 6 of first-round series against Bruins

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

Panthers head back to work, resting and waiting for Bruins-Leafs winner

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

Boston hosts Toronto with 3-1 series lead

Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing

Brad Marchand, Mitch Marner and a clinic in leadership

Defending Cup champ Vegas has new Knights while seeking 2-0 series lead over top seed Dallas

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto

History with Maple Leafs could help Bruins snap short playoff slump