Maple Leafs emerge victorious over Bruins in Game 6

In a thrilling Game 6 showdown, William Nylander led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, forcing a Game 7 in their first-round series. Nylander scored twice, showcasing his Swedish style with a late goal in the second period that ignited the crowd at Scotiabank Arena.

Joseph Woll was stellar in net for the Leafs, making 22 saves and coming up big when the Bruins pressed for the equalizer. Despite a late goal from Morgan Geekie, Woll’s performance secured the win and set up a winner-take-all finale in Boston on Saturday.

The Leafs have a history of battling back against the Bruins, having faced 3-1 deficits in previous playoff series. With star center Auston Matthews sidelined for a second straight elimination game, Nylander and the rest of the team stepped up to keep their season alive.

The winner of the Leafs-Bruins series will face the well-rested Florida Panthers in the second round, setting the stage for an intense matchup between two talented teams.

Woll made NHL history with his performance, becoming the first goaltender to have each of his first four career playoff starts come in potential elimination games. His resilience and composure under pressure were key factors in the Leafs’ victory.

As the series heads to a decisive Game 7, both teams will be looking to leave it all on the ice and advance to the next round of the playoffs. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to what has been a hard-fought and intense series between two bitter rivals.