The more things change, the more they stay the same.
It’s been five years since the Bruins and Maple Leafs met in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But even though both rosters have gone through plenty of changes since 2019, the gameplan remains the same for Boston in yet another playoff bout against their Original Six foe.
It’s going to be a battle of offense vs. defense, with Boston’s goalie tandem set for its toughest test yet against the likes of Auston Matthews and the Leafs.
Here are five keys for Boston as it looks to punch its ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.