What we learned: Bruins set the tone in Game 1

Months of anticipation for a Bruins-Maple Leafs first-round series ended Thursday with Game 1. The drama, however, is only beginning.The Bruins fired the first shot in what should be an enticing and lengthy matchup between two Original Six squads. Here is what we learned as the Black and Gold earned their first home playoff win since May 10, 2014, with their 5-1 triumph.

Bruins ‘buy in’ from the start

.@bmarch63 was ready to roll right from the hop. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/DiHE0OqtcL

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 13, 2018

Getting ahead and playing with the lead is something the Bruins rarely did during the last week of the regular season. In Game 1, the Bruins ‘bought in’ to…