In a tight-fought Game 2 at TD Garden, the Toronto Maple Leafs relied on their star power to secure a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. David Pastrnak’s opening goal was quickly countered by John Tavares, while Auston Matthews delivered the game-winning tally in the third period. Matthews’ all-around performance, which included two assists, seven won faceoffs, and eight shots on net, proved crucial for the Leafs. Despite being outshot 58-27 at 5-on-5, the Leafs’ ability to capitalize on mistakes and control the game’s tempo ultimately made the difference.
Results for: David Pastrnak
Auston Matthews scored the game-winning goal in the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday to tie the first-round playoff series 1-1.
Boston’s top power-play duo, Kevin Shattenkirk and David Pastrnak, have developed a strong connection, with Shattenkirk distributing the puck to Pastrnak, who is constantly seeking offensive opportunities. Shattenkirk acknowledges that Pastrnak may occasionally express dissatisfaction, but he assures Pastrnak of his primary focus in setting him up. The Bruins’ second power-play unit, featuring Charlie McAvoy and Brad Marchand, also poses a significant threat and provides the team with multiple scoring options.