The Boston Bruins are gearing up for their first matchup in the Stanley Cup playoffs as they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden. The Bruins finished the regular season in second place in the Atlantic Division, while Toronto secured the top spot in the wild-card standings.
Head coach Jim Montgomery has led the Bruins to another successful season, with the team’s sights set on bringing home the Stanley Cup. Player changes for Game 1 include the recall of John Beecher from Providence, who is expected to start on the fourth line. Defenseman Brandon Carlo is set to pair with Matt Grzelcyk after missing the regular-season finale.
In net for the Bruins will be Linus Ullmark, while Toronto has yet to confirm their starting goaltender. However, Ilya Samsonov is expected to get the nod for the Maple Leafs. The puck drop for Game 1 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at TD Garden, with full coverage available on NESN.
Projected lines and defensive pairings for both teams are provided as they prepare to battle it out on the ice. Both Boston and Toronto are hungry for victory as they begin their quest for the Stanley Cup. Stay tuned to Heartland Magazine for all the latest updates and highlights from this exciting playoff showdown.
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