James van Riemsdyk Clutch On The Power Play

Through five games of their first round series, the Toronto Maple Leafs have scored three power play goals on 10 opportunities. James van Riemsdyk has scored each and every one of them. JVR has made a name for himself on the power play, and much of his success has come within six feet of the […]

Morgan Rielly Doling Out Apples

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly found his way back on to the score sheet in game 5, feeding Tyler Bozak on a cross-ice pass midway through the second period. Rielly was held without a point in game 4, as the Leafs were limited to a single goal, but notched his fifth assist in as […]

Patrice Bergeron "Looking Good" To Return For Game 5

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron was a surprise omission from the lineup in game 4, but is expected to return to his top-line role on Saturday. Riley Nash filled in for Bergeron, and had experience on the first line in the regular season. The Bruins first line was again the main storyline as Boston took […]

Tomas Plekanec Bumped From Second Line

As many expected, Toronto Maple Leafs center Tomas Plekanec has lost his spot on the second line as a result of Nazem Kadri’s return from suspension. Plekanec played his best hockey of the series and as a Maple Leaf in games 3 and 4, posting two points and limiting Boston’s top line. It was a […]

William Nylander Skating On Third Line

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was skating on the third line at the team’s morning skate Saturday. Coach Mike Babcock juggled his line a bit, dropping Nylander from the first line. Nylander had a +/- of -2 in game 4 and has just one assist through four games, and has not been able to […]

Nazem Kadri Set To Return To Lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri is eligible to return to the lineup after serving a three-game suspension he received in game one for a hit on Boston Bruins Tommy Wingels. At today’s morning skate, Kadri resumed his usual position centering the Leafs second line. This is a good sign for the Leafs, as Kadri […]

Mitchell Marner Extends Point Streak To Three Games

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitchell Marner tallied an assist on the Maple Leafs only goal in their loss Thursday. This extends his point streak to three consecutive games, as the winger continues to drive offense for his team. Even after losing their centerman, Toronto’s second line has been its most productive in this series and […]

Tomas Plekanec Scores First Goal With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs center Tomas Plekanec scored for the first time since Feb. 22, his last appearance with the Montreal Canadiens. His first with the Maple Leafs put Toronto on the board and tied the game in the first period of Thursday’s Game 4. This marks consecutive games that Plekanec has found the score sheet […]

When Jake DeBrusk Shoots, He Scores

Boston Bruins left winger Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the series on Thursday, extending the Bruins lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs to two early in the final period. Amazingly, DeBrusk has a shooting percentage of 50 percent in the playoffs. In fact, he’s only registered shots on goal in the two games […]

David Pastrnak Bounces Back With Multi-Point Effort

After being held without a point in Game 3, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak responded with a pair of assists in the 3-1 Game 4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Late in the second frame, Pastrnak beat defenseman Jake Gardiner to a puck at Boston’s blue line, emerging on a 2-on-1 with linemate Brad […]

Sean Kuraly Assists Both Bruins Goals In Loss

Boston Bruins centerman Sean Kuraly found himself very involved offensively as the Bruins dropped Game 3 to the Maple Leafs. Kuraly fought hard for a puck in the corner before finding linemate Tim Schaller, who fed Adam McQuaid for his first goal of the postseason. Later in the same period, Kuraly sent a cross-ice pass […]

Patrick Marleau Leads Leafs With Two-Goal Night

Thirty-eight-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs forward Patrick Marleau scored twice in Monday’s Game 3 win over the Boston Bruins. His first goal reinstated Toronto’s lead early in the second frame, re-directing a perfectly placed pass from linemate Mitch Marner. Marner also found Marleau with a stretch pass on a counter attack late in the game. Marleau […]

Morgan Rielly Extends Assist Streak To Three Games

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continued to rack up assists on Monday, doubling his postseason total with a pair. Rielly has been stellar at moving the puck in this series and now has four assists through three games. Rielly logged helpers on each of the Leafs first two goals, starting both plays from the […]

Auston Matthews Notches First Goal Of Postseason

The moment many Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been waiting for finally arrived in Game 3. Auston Matthews found the back of the net. Late in the second period, Toronto’s top line of Matthews, Zach Hyman and William Nylander connected on a goal, giving the Leafs the lead for the third and final time on […]

Mitchell Marner Breathing Life Into Maple Leafs Play

Toronto Maple Leafs sophomore Mitchell Marner continued his strong play in the postseason, logging his second straight multi-point performance. After scoring a goal and adding an assist in Game 2, Marner registered a pair of assists in Monday’s tilt with the Boston Bruins. Both were the primary helpers on goals by linemate Patrick Marleau. Marner’s […]

Frederik Andersen Has Strong Showing In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen played easily his best game of the series Monday night, turning aside 40 of 42 shots and limiting Boston’s potent offense. Chief among his many saves was an incredible goal-line paddle save on Boston’s David Pastrnak as the Bruins attempted to mount a late third-period comeback. Returning home was […]

Tomas Plekanec Centering Toronto’s Second Line Ahead Of Game 3

Veteran centerman Tomas Plekanec is getting a promotion to the second line ahead of Toronto’s home game Monday. The opportunity arises in the wake of Nazem Kadri’s suspension he received in game 1. Plekanec’s production has been anything but stellar in his short time with the Maple Leafs; he’s logged just two assists in 17 […]

Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron Log Four Assists Each In Game 2

The Boston Bruins top line combined for a staggering 14 points in Saturday’s lopsided victory over Toronto. Patrice Bergeron has assists on all four of linemate David Pastrnak’s goals, and Brad Marchand has assists on three. This line is firing on all cylinders, and is being rewarded for their strong play. Any of these three […]

James van Riemsdyk Notches Leafs First Power Play Marker

Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk found a way to finally beat Boston’s penalty kill. The Toronto Maple Leafs were 0-for-6 with the man advantage until late in game 2, when van Riemsdyk cleaned up a rebound from an area in which he has become very comfortable. Mitchell Marner’s changed direction after making contact […]

Jake DeBrusk Scores First Postseason Goal

After notching the primary assist on David Krejci’s goal in game 1, Bruins rookie Jake DeBrusk found the back of the net himself in game 2, earning the first postseason goal of his career. With the Bruins on the power play, DeBrusk deflected home a Torey Krug pass just inside 10:00 into the first period, […]

David Pastrnak Goes Off; Ties Bruins Postseason Record

David Pastrnak continues his incredible start to this postseason, recording a hat trick and adding three assists in Saturday’s game 2 rout of the Maple Leafs. Six points in a single postseason game ties him with Phil Esposito and Rick Middleton in Boston Bruins franchise history. Pastrnak opened the scoring had three points en route […]

Frederik Andersen Chased In First Period

Frederik Andersen had another tough outing against the red hot Boston Bruins. After allowing five goals on 40 shots in game 1, the Leafs netminder was chased from his net after Boston’s third goal just 12:13 into the opening frame. Frederik Andersen has been the clear starting goalie in Toronto this season, but in tough […]

Nazem Kadri Suspended Three Games For Hit; Patrick Marleau Practices In His Place

The NHL’s department of player safety has handed Nazem Kadri a three-game suspension for his boarding of Boston Bruins Tommy Wingels in Game 1. Kadri was given a five-minute major and game misconduct on the play, and a suspension is not surprising, but three games is sending quite a message. Kardi’s absence will be a […]

Mitchell Marner Shooting More On The Road

Although Toronto Maple Leafs right winger Mitch Marner was held off the score sheet in Game 1, he continues to show high-quality play against the Boston Bruins. Thursday marks the first time this season Marner finished without any points in a game against Boston, but the youngster still created chances for Toronto. Interestingly, Marner’s shot […]

Zach Hyman Tallies Lone Goal in Leafs Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Zach Hyman scored the Maple Leafs only goal on Thursday. After being outplayed for the first 10 minutes of the game, Hyman sought to flip the script and breath life into Toronto’s play. Sent streaking down the right wing by Connor Brown, Hyman blew by two Bruins before tucking it backhand […]

David Krejci Deals Damage With Man Advantage

The Boston Bruins second power-play unit converted twice in Game 1 on Thursday, due much in part to the play of center David Krejci. Late in the second frame, the Bruins did a great job of holding the zone and finding Krejci down low. Krejci promptly found David Backes through traffic in front of the […]

David Backes Makes It Three Straight Games With A Goal

Boston Bruins right winger David Backes scored the eventual game-winner Thursday in Boston’s 5-1 rout of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Backes made a strong play in front of the net to stand his ground and potted a pass from center David Krejci. Backes had scored in each of Boston’s final two regular season games and […]

David Pastrnak Is Hot Heading Into Postseason

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak finished the regular season with a goal in each of his last two games and seven goals in his final 10. Pastrnak scored four of those goals with the man advantage, which is one-third of his power-play goals on the season. In four games against Toronto this season, Pastrnak had […]

Nazem Kadri Scoring Consitently Against Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri performed well in the regular season series with the Boston Bruins. The 27-year-old scored two goals and added three assists in four meetings. The Leafs will look for Kadri to maintain his consistency and pitch in offensively as they begin their first-round series on Thursday. Kadri has cemented himself […]

Mitchell Marner Looking To Carry Regular Season Success Into Round 1

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner was hugely productive against the Boston Bruins in the regular season. The sophomore totaled three goals and six assists for nine points in their four meetings and scored in all but one matchup, including the Leafs lone goal in their only loss to Boston on Feb. 3. Marner has […]