Maple Leafs Face Bruins as Boston’s Playoff Campaign Intensifies

The Maple Leafs face Bruins Tuesday night at TD Garden. The matchup arrives as Boston’s playoff campaign intensifies and every point matters.

Game details and broadcast

Faceoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. NESN will televise the contest. Radio coverage airs on WBZ-FM 98.5.

Sportsbooks list Boston at -190 with an over/under of 6.5. Filmogaz.com previews the key storylines ahead of the game.

Recent form and momentum

Toronto enters with a 29-29-13 record and 71 points. The Maple Leafs have lost three straight games and are 2-8-4 since the Olympic break.

Boston sits at 39-23-8. The Bruins are 5-2-3 in their last ten and look to protect home ice.

Goaltending and standout performances

Jeremy Swayman drew high praise after a big showing. Elias Lindholm said the team does not quit when trailing in the third period.

Marco Sturm called Swayman’s effort the best he had seen since joining the club. Swayman made 22 of 42 saves in the third period and is 6-1-1 with a .934 save percentage in eight March outings.

Key player to watch

David Pastrnak is on a long scoring run. He seeks to extend a nine-game point streak after a goal and an assist against Detroit.

Injury and roster notes

Toronto started Joseph Woll in back-to-back action. Woll, a Boston College alum, made 39 saves in the most recent outing after Anthony Stolarz was injured during warmups.

Stolarz practiced Monday and was cleared to play. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube did not announce Tuesday’s starter by press time.

Quick context

• Toronto has been outshot in eight straight games.
• The Maple Leafs lost both prior meetings with Boston this season.
• Only the New York Rangers sit below Toronto in the conference standings.

Team comparison

Boston will look to convert momentum into points at home. Toronto must find answers to stop a surging Bruins squad.