Game 5 of NHL Playoffs: Bruins Lead Series 3-1, Welcome Maple Leafs

Monday, April 29th, 2024

The Boston Bruins are set to welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs for the opening round of the NHL Playoffs, currently leading the series 3-1. This upcoming match marks their ninth confrontation this season, with the Bruins having secured a 3-1 victory in the latest game.

The Bruins have had a strong season, recording a 47-20-15 overall and a 21-6-3 record against Atlantic Division teams. Their performance on the power play has been notable with a 21-7-6 record. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, stand at a 46-26-10 record for the season and have struggled slightly within the division, posting a 12-15-3 record. They boast a scoring differential of +37, having netted 298 goals and conceded 261.

David Pastrnak is the leading scorer for the Bruins with 47 goals and 63 assists, while Brad Marchand has contributed 11 points over his last 10 appearances. The Maple Leafs' top performer, Auston Matthews, has tallied 69 goals and 38 assists. John Tavares has accumulated 7 points in his recent 10 games.

In their last 10 outings, the Bruins have averaged 2.9 goals, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 penalties per game. The Maple Leafs have posted similar stats, with an average of 3 goals, 4.7 assists, and 4.7 penalties over the same span.

Concerning injuries, the Bruins will be without Justin Brazeau, Derek Forbort, Milan Lucic, and Matthew Poitras. The Maple Leafs have Bobby McMann and John Klingberg listed as day-to-day while Matt Murray and Jake Muzzin will miss the remainder of the season.

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