NHL Playoffs: Boston Bruins Face Off Against Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 Showdown

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

In the NHL Playoffs' first round, Game 3 sees the Toronto Maple Leafs welcoming the Boston Bruins as the series stands even at 1-1. This upcoming Monday marks their seventh encounter of the season, where Toronto previously secured a 3-2 victory in their last game.

Key players for Toronto include Auston Matthews, who boasts an impressive tally of 69 goals and 38 assists, and John Tavares, who contributed with five goals and two assists over recent games. On Boston's side, David Pastrnak stands out with 47 goals and 63 assists, while Jake DeBrusk has accumulated three goals and two assists in recent performances.

Comparing team records, Toronto has a 46-26-10 overall record, featuring a 12-13-3 record against teams from the Atlantic Division. Boston counters with a 47-20-15 overall record and has achieved a 19-6-3 record when playing within the same division.

Looking at the last 10 games, Toronto has been averaging 3.2 goals and 4.9 assists, alongside 4.8 penalties and 3.7 goals against per game. Boston, in contrast, averages 2.7 goals, 4.4 assists, and 3.4 penalties, with only two goals against them per game during the same period.

Injury updates reveal Toronto's sidelined players, including Bobby McMann with a lower body issue, John Klingberg and Matt Murray both suffering from hip injuries, William Nylander with an undisclosed injury, and Jake Muzzin with a back problem. For Boston, the injured list includes Justin Brazeau with an upper body injury, Milan Lucic dealing with personal matters, and Matthew Poitras sidelined due to a shoulder injury.

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