nhl Game Recap
Toronto Ices Boston 5-2 - Recap
Toronto earned a 5-2 victory over Boston behind a 2-goal performance from Auston Matthews on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs were rewarded as -128 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Auston Matthews(2), John Tavares(2), and Mitchell Marner each scored for the Maple Leafs in the victory. Tavares opened the scoring for Toronto.
Jack Campbell turned in a 42-save effort for the Maple Leafs.
Taylor Hall, and David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins, finding the net behind Jack Campbell.
Linus Ullmark stopped 31 of 35 shots for the Bruins, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Toronto went 2-for-4, while the Bruins were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Boston outshot Toronto 44-36 in the game.
Toronto heads into a battle against the Kings. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ottawa.