The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins in game 2 of the first round of playoff matches.
The two sides went head to head in their fist game at the TD Garden Arena, Boston, in what looked like a dominant display by the home side.
The home side took the lead in style in the seven game series as they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1.
Winger Jake DeBrusk was in the Center of all things going good for the Bruins as he scored 2 goals and provided an assist to conclude what was a much needed performance for the Bruins side.
Toronto Maple Leafs will be hoping more players get on the score sheet as David Kampf was the only goal scorer for the Maple Leafs in their first game of round 1.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins game info
- Date: Monday, April 22th
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: FuboTV
Toronto Maple Leafs game preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into their second game of the series off the back of a defeat in the game 1. The side has been on a losing streak at the wrong time of the season with their last win coming against the New Jersey Devils on the 9th of April.
Toronto Maple Leafs key players and injuries
The Maple Leafs will be missing out on William Nylander, John Klingberg, Matt Murray and Bobby McMann.
Auston Matthews who had a relatively quiet game 1 will be hoping get back to regular season form and help the Maple Leafs get level on the series.
Boston Bruins game preview
The Bruins have continued their good run of form into the game one of the series as the side lead 1-0 against the Maple Leafs. The side will be hoping to extend the Maple Leafs' winless streak further to ensure their qualification two the next round of the playoffs.
Boston Bruins key players and injuries
The Bruins will be missing defeseman Derek Forbort, center Matthew Poitras and winger Milan Lucic for the game 2.
Impressive performances from Jake DeBrusk, Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy will be the standard to surpass for the Bruins as they head into the next game hoping for big hitters like David Pastranak to step-in with their experience.
As we head into game 2, it will be interesting to see if the Maple Leafs pull it back level or will the Bruins take a comfortable 2-0 lead.