In what undoubtedly is essentially the most intriguing and anticipated first-round matchup of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet for the second-consecutive season in a best-of-seven sequence. It’s been fairly inevitable for a lot of the season that the 2 sides would meet within the first spherical, with each groups holding down the No. 2 and No. three seeds within the Atlantic Division for almost all of the common season. Now, the Original Six rivals will gear up so as to add one other chapter to their already hefty compilation of historical past. Toronto is an elite offensive workforce, whereas the Bruins tout maybe one of
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Sean Kuraly, Chris Wagner React To Bruins’ Win Over Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins continue to get offense from unexpected places. The B’s fourth line of Noel Acciari, Sean Kuraly and Chris Wagner continued to produce, helping Boston to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Kuraly posted his first career three-point game with a goal and two assists. Wagner added an assist. After the win, Kuraly and Wagner explained what has been clicking in the bottom six of late. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Jaroslav Halak Denies Connor Brown In Win Over Maple Leafs
Bruins’ Jaroslav Halak Praises Teammates In 4-2 Loss To Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins faced a tough loss Monday night at Scotiabank Arena against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it could have been much worse had it not been for Jaroslav Halak. The Bruins netminder turned away 27 shots in Boston’s 4-2 loss to the Leafs and made plenty big saves throughout the contest. After the game, he credited his team, saying they “battled hard” especially in the second period. To hear from Halak, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Vs. Leafs Game 6 Takeaways: B’s Shots Not Hitting Net; Mitch Marner On Fire
The Stanley Cup playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs was billed as the most evenly matched first-round matchup, so in some ways, it’s fitting a Game 7 will decide which team advances. The Leafs survived Monday night at Air Canada Centre with a 3-1 win in Game 6, and now they must go back to Boston and try to beat the Bruins at TD Garden for the second time this series. Here are some takeaways from Game 6. Bruins Need to Hit the Net On More ShotsThe Bruins have dominated puck possession for most of this series, and that’s been evident in their overwhelming shot attempt totals. But over the
Bruins Focusing On ‘Tightening Up Some Areas’ Before Game 1 Vs. Leafs
The Boston Bruins are gearing up for the second season, as the B’s will battle the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins head into the playoffs in a bit of a slump, posting just one win over their last five games to close out the regular season. But general manager Don Sweeney isn’t concerned about the B’s April swoon, noting the team will focus on “tightening up” before the quest for the Cup begins at TD Garden on Thursday against the Leafs. For more from Sweeney, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
David Pastrnak Nets Power Play Goal In Third Period Vs. Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins dropped a point when they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime at Air Canada Centre on Friday night. However, there were plenty of positives to take away from the game, like David Pastrnak’s power play goal in the third period to put the Bruins up 2-1. To see Pastrnak’s goal, check out the Amica Coverage Cam video above. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com