Toronto at Boston

Toronto opens the playoffs on the road. The Maple Leafs have plenty of offensive punch but the defense is a weak spot, ranked 21st in goals given up (3.18 per game) and 23rd in save percentage (.896). Toronto is 24-28 against teams that average 3+ goals per game. Boston's offense is 13th in goals scored and eighth in shooting percentage powered by David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand, while the dominant defense was fifth in goals surrendered (2.70) and third in save percentage (.915). The Bruins are 55-24 versus winning teams and 86-44 against teams averaging 2.85+ goals. Boston swept the season series (4-0) outscoring Toronto by a combined 15-7. Play Boston.