The Boston Bruins will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Eastern Conference. This matchup marks the fifth time these two teams have met this season, with the Bruins holding a perfect 4-0 record against the Maple Leafs. In their most recent regular season game on March 7, the Bruins emerged victorious with a 4-1 win.
The Bruins boast an impressive overall record of 47-20-15, including an 18-5-3 record in Atlantic Division play. They have been particularly successful when scoring at least three goals, with a record of 44-3-7 in such games. Meanwhile, 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 ten games. For the Maple Leafs, Mitchell Marner has been a standout performer with 27 goals and 57 assists, while Auston Matthews has notched ten goals and three assists over the past ten games.
In terms of recent performance, both teams have had their ups and downs. The Bruins have a record of 6
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