Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins: Picks and Predictions
Tonight at 7pm ET, the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Boston Bruins in a heated back-to-back Eastern Conference Atlantic Division rematch at TD Garden. The teams last met on Saturday, November 8, when the Bruins clinched a 5-3 win at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Season Performance and Recent Form
- The Maple Leafs sit in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with 17 points and an 8-8 record.
- Toronto has gone 5-5 in their last 10 games and is currently on a two-game losing streak.
- Earlier in November, Toronto showed strong form, winning their first game of the month 5-2 against the Flyers on the road.
- They followed that with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Penguins, scoring four unanswered goals in the third period.
- Toronto extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-3 home win over the Utah Mammoth on November 5.
- However, they have since suffered back-to-back home losses: 5-3 to the Bruins and 5-4 to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Boston Bruins’ Standings and Current Momentum
- The Bruins hold second place in the Atlantic with 20 points and a 10-7 record.
- They are currently on a six-game undefeated streak, showing strong recent form.
- Tonight’s game marks the second meeting against the Maple Leafs within three days.
The Bruins "snatched a 5-3 win in regulation at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena" during their last match.
With both teams carrying contrasting momentum, tonight’s game promises to be a competitive and intense encounter.
Author’s Summary
Despite a recent slump, the Maple Leafs face a tough Bruins squad on a six-game unbeaten streak in a pivotal Atlantic Division rematch tonight.