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Leafs Fall Short, Bruins Take 2-1 Series Lead
Familiar Foes Prevail, Toronto Faces Uphill Battle
In a familiar tale of frustration, the Toronto Maple Leafs succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against their bitter rivals, the Boston Bruins, in Game 2 of their first-round NHL playoff series. Despite a valiant effort, the Leafs were unable to overcome the Bruins' opportunistic play and now face an uphill battle to regain control of the series.
Key Moments
The Bruins opened the scoring early in the first period when David Pastrnak capitalized on a power play. The Leafs responded with a goal from Auston Matthews later in the period, but Brad Marchand restored Boston's lead before the end of the frame. The game remained tied for much of the second period until Pastrnak netted his second goal of the night midway through the third period.
With time running out, the Leafs pulled goaltender Ilya Samsonov in search of a tying goal. However, Jake DeBrusk sealed the victory for Boston with an empty-net tally. Despite playing well at times, the Leafs were plagued by untimely penalties and a lack of secondary scoring, ultimately costing them the game.
Moving Forward
With the series now shifting to Toronto for Game 3, the Maple Leafs must find a way to turn the tide in their favor. William Nylander, who has been out with an injury, is expected to return to the lineup, which could provide a much-needed boost. However, the Leafs will also need to improve their discipline and find a way to limit the Bruins' scoring opportunities.
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