In a thrilling Game 4 matchup, Brad Marchand made history by breaking the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th goal, leading the Bruins to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marchand also added an assist to his impressive performance, while James van Riemsdyk and David Pastrnak also found the back of the net for the Bruins.
The win puts Boston within striking distance of advancing to the second round, with the opportunity to close out the series at home on Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, are facing elimination after falling behind 3-1 in the series.
Despite a goal from Mitch Marner for Toronto, the absence of Auston Matthews in the third period seemed to impact the team’s performance. Matthews, the NHL’s regular-season goals leader with 69 goals, missed practice leading up to the game. However, forward William Nylander returned to the lineup after missing the first three games of the series due to an undisclosed injury.
The game also saw some heated moments on the ice, with frustration evident on the Toronto bench as the Bruins dominated play. The victory marked a significant milestone for Marchand, who surpassed Cam Neely to become the Bruins’ all-time leader in playoff goals.
With the series on the line, both teams will be looking to bring their A-game in the upcoming games to secure a spot in the next round of the playoffs.