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The Toronto Maple Leafs force a Game 7 against the Boston Bruins with a 2-1 win, led by William Nylander's game-winning goal. Auston Matthews' absence due to injury adds uncertainty. Bruins' coach criticizes All-Star player for lack of playoff production. Rookies shine for the Leafs.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Boston Bruins in a tense playoff series, with the pressure on both sides to perform. The Leafs' William Nylander became a key player, being described as a game-breaker for his ability to rescue the team in crucial moments [The Star]. In a must-win game six, Nylander, alongside goalie Joseph Woll, helped the Maple Leafs secure a 2-1 victory over the Bruins, forcing a game seven [Dayton Daily News]. However, the Leafs faced uncertainty as star player Auston Matthews was ruled out for game six, with his status remaining uncertain for game seven [Deadspin].

While Nylander's performance was commendable, Bruins head coach criticized one of his All-Star players for their lack of playoff production, highlighting the high stakes and expectations of postseason play in the NHL [Yardbarker]. In this pivotal series, the pressure shifted to the Bruins as they faced a must-win game seven against the resilient Maple Leafs [Yardbarker].

Despite missing Matthews, the Leafs found optimism in their rookies, who stepped up to the challenge and contributed to the team's success [Deadspin]. The series had fans on the edge of their seats, with each team determined to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Ultimately, the Maple Leafs' win in game six set the stage for a highly anticipated game seven showdown against the Bruins [Global News]. Hockey enthusiasts were eager to see which team would emerge victorious and continue their quest for the Stanley Cup [USAToday].

The story captures the intensity and drama of playoff hockey as two storied franchises clashed in a thrilling, winner-takes-all game seven, showcasing the resilience, skill, and determination of the players on both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins rosters.

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NHL brothers will each play a Game 7

YardBarker - 14 days ago - Brothers will both skate in Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7s on successive days. Nicholas Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Boston Bruins on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at TD Garden in the deciding contest of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The Maple Leafs' 2-1 win on Thursday night at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena forced Game 7. On Sunday, older brother Jason and his Dallas Stars will host the Vegas Golden Knights at the American Airlines Center in Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series after the Golden Knights' 2-0 win at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday night. Jason, 24 and a left wing, is one of the NHL's budding stars. He had 29 goals and 80 points during the regular season after successive campaigns of over 40 goals. Jason had 46 goals and 63 assists for 109 points and was a first-team All-Star in 2022-23. He has three goals and two assists for five points in the playoffs. Nicholas, 22 and also a left wing, is still trying to establish himself in th

Leafs star Auston Matthews' status uncertain for Game 7

Deadspin - 15 days ago - The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't certain whether star forward Auston Matthews will be available for Saturday's decisive Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Boston Bruins.

Bruins HC calls out All-Star for lack of playoff production

YardBarker - 15 days ago - Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery called out All-Star forward David Pastrnak following the team's 2-1 loss in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It's not often that fans hear a coach directly single out a specific player, especially right after praising another one. At this point though, "Pasta" and the rest of the Bruins need all the extra push they can get going into Saturday night's Game 7. While Boston captain Brad Marchand has stepped up through the first six contests with eight points via three goals and five assists, Pastrnak has struggled, especially in the last two games. The four-time All-Star has four points during the series but none in the last two contests (both Bruins losses). Now, Boston is in danger of blowing a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row. The Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy for the most regular season points in the NHL last spring during Montgomery's first year on the bench. After setting a

‘He’s a heck of a game breaker.’ William Nylander rescues the Maple Leafs in Game 6, with an assist from Joseph Woll

Toronto Star - 15 days ago - Nylander ended a 13-game goal drought to open the scoring at Scotiabank Arena ... then sparked bedlam with the game winner to force Game 7 in Boston on Saturday.

Maple Leafs force Game 7 with 2-1 win over Bruins

YardBarker - 15 days ago - The pressure will be equal for each team in Saturday night's Game 7. The Toronto Maple Leafs forced that deciding contest with a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto to tie the Eastern Conference first-round series at 3-3. The deciding game will be at Boston's TD Garden at 8 p.m. The Maple Leafs will be trying to avoid being eliminated in the first round for the sixth time in the last eight seasons while the Bruins will try not to blow a 3-1 first-round series lead for the second consecutive season. William Nylander, who missed the first three games of the series with a mysterious injury, scored both goals for Toronto and goalie Joseph Woll made 25 saves. He was robbed of his first career shutout by Morgan Geekie's goal with one second left in the game. Nylander's breakaway tally stretched the Maple Leafs lead to 2-0 with 2:13 left. Toronto was without Auston Matthews for the second consecutive game due to an illness and suspected injury. Nylander gave the Maple

Leafs defeat Bruins in Game 6

cbcca - 15 days ago - William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their first-round series.

Are Boston Bruins going to blow it again? William Nylander, Maple Leafs force Game 7

USA Today - 15 days ago - The Toronto Maple Leafs got two goals from William Nylander to defeat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 6 Thursday night.

William Nylander, Leafs force Game 7 against Bruins

Deadspin - 15 days ago - William Nylander scored in the second and third periods as the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 2-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Thursday to even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at three victories apiece.

Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Global News - 15 days ago - William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their first-round series.