On Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, the Boston Bruins (6-6-1) will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-5-2), looking for their second straight road victory. The puck drops at 7 PM ET. After a 2-1 loss to Minnesota, the Maple Leafs are in a different position than the Bruins, who defeated Seattle 2-0.
Boston has been playing well lately, with victories against Philadelphia and Seattle. With goals from Justin Brazeau and Charlie Coyle in their most recent win, they now have a 2.62 goal per game average. The defence, however, has been a major issue, letting in 3.23 goals per game. With 23 saves to his name, Jeremy Swayman was sensational in their most recent match. The eligibility of key players like Brad Marchand and Max Jones for this match is still uncertain, adding an element of anticipation to the game.
The Maple Leafs hope to get back on track at home after a disappointing two-game road trip. William Nylander, Mitch Marner, and Auston Matthews are in the vanguard of their three-goal-per-game average. Their defence has been solid, conceding only three goals per game. Anthony Stolarz has been outstanding. It is debatable if Nylander and Max Pacioretty should play in this match.
The Maple Leafs are the favorites to win this game, thanks to their strong defensive performance and the advantage of playing at home. With their solid defence, the Leafs are likely to secure a close victory, instilling confidence in their fans.