The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the Eastern Conference. This matchup marks the fifth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Bruins holding a perfect 4-0 record against the Maple Leafs.
Boston boasts an impressive overall record of 47-20-15, including an 18-5-3 record in Atlantic Division play. The Bruins have been particularly successful when scoring at least three goals, with a record of 44-3-7 in such games. On the other hand, Toronto has a record of 46-26-10 overall, with an 11-12-3 record in Atlantic Division games. The Maple Leafs have found success when minimizing penalty minutes, with a 24-9-2 record in such situations.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Charlie Coyle, who has tallied 25 goals and 34 assists for the Bruins, and Pavel Zacha, who has recorded four goals and eight assists in the last 10 games. For the Maple Leafs, Mitchell Marner has been a standout performer with 27 goals and 57 assists, while Auston Matthews has notched 10 goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
In terms of recent performance, both teams have been on fire – Boston has a record of 6