The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will face off in Game 3 of their first-round series in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19th. The Bruins will make changes to their defense, with Mason Lohrei and Parker Wotherspoon entering the lineup. The series is tied 1-1 after the teams split the first two games in Boston. Auston Matthews leads the Maple Leafs with 69 goals, while David Pastrnak has 47 goals for the Bruins.
William Nylander’s participation in Game 3 of the Maple Leafs’ series against the Bruins remains questionable after missing the first two games due to an undisclosed injury. Despite participating in Wednesday’s morning skate, Nylander’s status is still uncertain, according to coach Sheldon Keefe. Rumors of disciplinary action have been refuted by Elliotte Friedman. The Maple Leafs have not disclosed the nature of Nylander’s ailment but Friedman speculates it may have occurred late in the regular season. The series is tied 1-1 after splitting Games 1 and 2 in Boston. Game 3 will take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST.
The Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves will face off in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The series is currently tied 1-1, with both teams looking to take control with a victory in this crucial matchup.
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoff series on Tuesday night. Both teams will be looking to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks will face off in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
Adjustments will be plentiful in the ongoing playoff series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, both of whom have dealt with injuries to key players. The Knicks have been without Julius Randle (dislocated right shoulder), while the 76ers have had All-Stars Joel Embiid (meniscus) and Tyrese Maxey (illness) questionable for games.
With both teams having strengths and weaknesses, adjustments will be crucial in determining the outcome of the series. The Knicks will need to find a way to slow down Maxey, while the 76ers need to limit the contributions of Josh Hart, who has been a key factor off the bench.
Game 1 provided both teams with plenty of information to assess and make adjustments. The Knicks will likely try to make defensive adjustments to contain Maxey, while the 76ers may need to tweak their strategy to better defend Hart.
With the series tied 1-1, adjustments will be at the forefront of Game 3 as both teams look to take control.
