The second in a best-of-7 series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs goes from TD Garden. For the first time since the 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs, Toronto heads into the second game of an Sportsbook-round series not trailing 1-0 after it stormed out of the gate for a 4-1 victory over Boston in Game 1. Despite a strong performance by the Maple Leafs in Game 1, the Bruins are a -145 favorite in Game 2 with Toronto coming back at +125 and the total Sportsbook at 6 goals.
I thought Boston looked very sluggish in that first game, especially on defense as big Zdeno Chara had some difficulties moving around the ice. I anticipate the B’s to come out flying in this game and we may see more free-wheeling, back-and-forth action which, if the goalies aren’t on their toes, could be a high-scoring affair. Boston had its opportunities in Game 1 but couldn’t solve Andersen and if he doesn’t stay at that level the B’s will be lighting the lamp.
Toronto hasn't had a 2-0 series lead in the first round of the playoffs since 2002.away Boston out-shot Toronto 38-33 in Game 1home Three of Toronto's four goals in Game 1 came for its top line.away