3 Bruins who should welcome a first-round showdown with the Maple Leafs

David Pastrnak and the Bruins are gearing up for a first-round showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs.For all of the talk of the Maple Leafs being a familiar postseason foe for the Bruins, plenty has changed since the last time Boston battled its Original Six rival in the playoffs.

There are currently eight players on Boston’s roster who remain from that 2019 first-round series, headlined by the usual suspects like Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, and Charlie McAvoy.

A new series presents a new set of hurdles, regardless of the success achieved during past playoff triumphs or regular-season bouts. Still, the Bruins do have several key cogs on their roster who should welcome the scenario of…