At this point in the season, the first-round postseason matchup for the Boston Bruins is all but set in stone. We’ve known for a while that the Bruins will most likely meet the Toronto Maple Leafs in a first-round rematch. It looks like the B’s will capture home-ice advantage, but with a handful of games left, anything can change.
In no particular order, here are four reasons why the B’s will defeat the Leafs in the first-round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Bruins Have A Better Defense
Comparing the two defense corps., the Bruins have a much better defensive rotation.