Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs
Final score
The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 on the road.
| Team | Goals | 2023-2024 record |
|---|---|---|
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4 | 47-20-15 |
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2 | 46-26-10 |
News about this game
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Bruins Beat Maple Leafs 4-2 to Take 2-1 Series Lead
Brad Marchand scored two goals and added an assist to lift the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
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Marchand's Key Goal Elevates Bruins to a 2-1 Series Advantage Over Toronto
Brad Marchand's mid-third period goal propelled the Bruins to a 4-2 victory against the Maple Leafs, securing a 2-1 series lead. He also added an assist and an empty-net goal.
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Brad Marchand Secures Game 3 Victory for Bruins, Sparks Outrage Among Maple Leafs Fans
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe blasts Brad Marchand for his role in the Bruins' 4-2 Game 3 win, citing influence on refs and the Leafs' need to adapt.
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Swayman's Stellar Performance for Bruins Unnerves Maple Leafs in Playoff Series
Coach Montgomery hints Boston's edge over Toronto impacts rivals. Domi's bump on Swayman in Game 3 sparks talk. Despite offense woes, Toronto's Keefe stays positive. Nylander's return and Bruins' goalie for Game 4 uncertain.
Goals by period
| Team | 1st period | 2nd period | 3rd period | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Shots on goal by period
| Team | 1st period | 2nd period | 3rd period | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 7 | 15 | 12 | 34 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 9 | 14 | 30 |
Three stars
- J. Swayman, Boston Bruins (goaltender)
- B. Marchand, Boston Bruins (2 goals, 1 assist)
- I. Samsonov, Toronto Maple Leafs (goaltender)
Scoring summary
| Period | Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 13:10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Matthew Knies (1) | Mitch Marner (1), Joel Edmundson (1) | Even strength | BOS 0, TOR 1 |
| 2nd | 17:37 | Boston Bruins | Trent Frederic (2) | Morgan Geekie (1), Hampus Lindholm (2) | Even strength | BOS 1, TOR 1 |
| 3rd | 01:07 | Boston Bruins | Jake DeBrusk (3) | Brad Marchand (4), Charlie Coyle (1) | Power play | BOS 2, TOR 1 |
| 3rd | 11:25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Tyler Bertuzzi (1) | Morgan Rielly (1), Max Domi (2) | Even strength | BOS 2, TOR 2 |
| 3rd | 11:53 | Boston Bruins | Brad Marchand (1) | Danton Heinen (1) | Even strength | BOS 3, TOR 2 |
| 3rd | 19:24 | Boston Bruins | Brad Marchand (2) | David Pastrnak (2) | Power play, Empty net | BOS 4, TOR 2 |
Numbers in brackets are the player's season totals after the goal.
Team stats
| Stat | Boston Bruins | Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 34 | 30 |
| Power play | 2 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 6 |
| Hits | 63 | 74 |
| Blocked shots | 24 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
| Faceoffs won | 25/56 (44.6%) | 31/56 (55.4%) |
Box score
Boston Bruins
| Player | Position | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/minus | Penalty minutes | Shots on goal | Hits | Blocked shots | Power-play goals | Faceoff percentage | Time on ice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 11 T. Frederic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 13:09 |
| Number 13 C. Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 55.6% | 17:21 |
| Number 18 P. Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7% | 16:47 |
| Number 19 J. Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | 10:28 |
| Number 21 J. van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10:46 | |
| Number 39 M. Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.3% | 14:52 |
| Number 43 D. Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.3% | 14:30 |
| Number 61 P. Maroon | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 09:41 | |
| Number 63 B. Marchand | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18:39 | |
| Number 70 J. Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 09:12 | |
| Number 74 J. DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | |
| Number 88 D. Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 20:03 |
| Number 6 M. Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:19 | |
| Number 12 K. Shattenkirk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:05 | |
| Number 25 B. Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:43 | |
| Number 27 H. Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 25:03 | |
| Number 29 P. Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19:10 | |
| Number 73 C. McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 25:47 |
| Goalie | Shots against | Saves | Goals against | Save percentage | Time on ice | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 J. Swayman | 30 | 28 | 2 | .933 | 59:17 | Win |
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Position | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/minus | Penalty minutes | Shots on goal | Hits | Blocked shots | Power-play goals | Faceoff percentage | Time on ice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 11 M. Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | |
| Number 16 M. Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 23:06 | |
| Number 19 C. Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60% | 16:15 |
| Number 23 M. Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12:46 | |
| Number 24 C. Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | |
| Number 29 P. Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | |
| Number 34 A. Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 64.3% | 23:16 |
| Number 59 T. Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | |
| Number 64 D. Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 12:45 |
| Number 75 R. Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 07:01 | |
| Number 89 N. Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 09:42 | |
| Number 91 J. Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60% | 19:45 |
| Number 2 S. Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15:21 | |
| Number 20 J. Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 19:22 | |
| Number 22 J. McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:25 | |
| Number 37 T. Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18:27 | |
| Number 44 M. Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 25:23 | |
| Number 46 I. Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13:40 |
| Goalie | Shots against | Saves | Goals against | Save percentage | Time on ice | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 35 I. Samsonov | 33 | 30 | 3 | .909 | 58:30 | Loss |
Penalties
| Period | Time | Team | Player | Infraction | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 00:40 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Simon Benoit | Delaying game puck over glass | 2 |
| 1st | 04:21 | Boston Bruins | Mason Lohrei | Cross checking | 2 |
| 1st | 09:08 | Boston Bruins | Pavel Zacha | Tripping | 2 |
| 2nd | 07:15 | Boston Bruins | David Pastrnak | Hooking | 2 |
| 2nd | 18:38 | Boston Bruins | Charlie McAvoy | Roughing | 2 |
| 2nd | 19:44 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Tyler Bertuzzi | Roughing | 2 |
| 3rd | 04:07 | Boston Bruins | Mason Lohrei | Hooking | 2 |
| 3rd | 18:56 | Toronto Maple Leafs | John Tavares | Holding | 2 |
Game information
- Boston Bruins head coach
- Jim Montgomery
- Toronto Maple Leafs head coach
- Sheldon Keefe
- Referees
- Francis Charron, Graham Skilliter
- Linesmen
- Ryan Daisy, Devin Berg
- Boston Bruins scratches
- Matt Grzelcyk, Andrew Peeke, Justin Brazeau, Jakub Lauko
- Toronto Maple Leafs scratches
- Mark Giordano, TJ Brodie, Martin Jones, William Nylander, Noah Gregor, Conor Timmins, Cade Webber, Bobby McMann
2023-2024 season series
Other NHL games on Apr 24
| Matchup | Status | Details |
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Final Playoffs | Game page: Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars, Wed, Apr 24, 2024 |
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Final/OT Playoffs | Game page: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, Wed, Apr 24, 2024 |
Sources and further reading
- Official game summary (NHL.com)
- Official event summary (NHL.com)
- Official play-by-play (NHL.com)