The Bruins had the Maple Leafs where they wanted them in Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead. They just showed up late and couldn’t overcome another 4-1 deficit Saturday night.
Two nights later, the Bruins again had the Leafs where they wanted them with a 1-0 lead in Game 6. But mistakes crept in at the worst time and the opportunistic Leafs — playing for a city in healing after a horrific attack that killed nine on Monday — capitalized on their chances for the second straight game en route to a 3-1 win.
Here is what we learned as the series shifts back to Boston for a decisive Game 7 Wednesday night.