Results for: Ilya Samsonov

Brad Marchand scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. The Bruins now hold a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Marchand’s goal came just 28 seconds after Todd Bertuzzi had tied the game for Toronto. Marchand took a pass from Danton Heinen and ripped a shot past Ilya Samsonov’s ear. Marchand also added an empty-net goal and an assist in the victory.

Jake DeBrusk and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston, while Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves. Matthew Knies scored for Toronto, and Samsonov made 30 saves.

Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Auston Matthews’ breakaway goal in the third period gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday. The win evens the series at 1-1. Matthews’ goal came with eight minutes remaining in the game, breaking a 2-2 tie. Ilya Samsonov made 27 saves for Toronto, while Linus Ullmark stopped 30 shots for Boston. Max Domi and John Tavares also scored for the Maple Leafs, while Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins.