The Boston Bruins are on the brink of advancing to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 at TD Garden. With a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Bruins have the opportunity to close out the series and send the Leafs packing for the summer.
The Bruins have been dominant in special teams, with an impressive power play and penalty kill performance. Their goaltending has been elite, with Jeremy Swayman leading all goalies in the postseason with a .956 save percentage. Swayman, who has a perfect 6-0-0 record against the Leafs this season, is expected to get the start in Game 5.
On the other side, the Leafs are facing uncertainty with star center Auston Matthews. Battling an illness since Game 3, Matthews’ status for Game 5 remains uncertain. If he is unable to play, it would be a significant blow to the Leafs, who are already on the brink of elimination.
In addition to Matthews’ status, the Leafs are also undecided on their starting goalie for Game 5. Ilya Samsonov has struggled in the series, prompting speculation that Joseph Woll could get the nod in net for the Leafs.
With the stakes high and tensions mounting, Game 5 is shaping up to be a crucial matchup for both teams. The Bruins will look to close out the series and advance, while the Leafs will fight to keep their season alive. Stay tuned for updates on the starting lineups and goalie decisions as the game approaches.