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Toronto Maple Leafs Force Game 6 Against Boston Bruins After Overtime Victory

The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off in game six in Toronto after the Leafs managed to avoid elimination with a 2-1 overtime victory in Boston. The Bruins lead the series 3-2 and will look to secure their third consecutive win in Toronto on Thursday at 8:00 PM. Toronto is favored to win with an opening line of -115, which has since shifted to Toronto -109.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bruins -105 | Maple Leafs -109
• Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-263) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+213)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 52%.

Boston vs Toronto Stats

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins missed an opportunity to close out the Maple Leafs in a 2-1 overtime loss on Tuesday. Despite goalkeeper Jeremy Swayman's strong performance, the Bruins struggled to maintain control and were outshot by the Leafs. Coach Jim Montgomery expressed frustration with the team's lack of urgency and aggression in the game. The Bruins now face the risk of repeating last season's playoff disappointment if they do not improve in Game 6. Key defenseman Andrew Peeke is out due to injury. Despite a power ranking of 14, the Bruins rank 11th in offense, 4th in defense, and have a season record of 50-21-16.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed great resilience and determination in their 2-1 overtime win against the Boston Bruins, despite missing their star player Auston Matthews. Joseph Wall shined in goal, making key saves to keep the Leafs in the game. Jake McCabe and Matthew Knies scored crucial goals to keep Toronto's playoff hopes alive. The team now looks to secure their first home-ice win of the playoffs and will need to maintain their high level of play in game six. Despite struggles on the power-play, the Leafs outshot the Bruins and dominated the face-off circle in game five. The availability of Matthews remains uncertain, but the team has proven they can win without him. The Maple Leafs have a power ranking of 15 and excel offensively, ranking third in the league. Meanwhile, Boston has struggled against Toronto in their recent matchups.

Bruins falter in game five, must face playoff demons against motivated Leafs

In game five, the Bruins displayed a concerning resemblance to their previous playoff performance against the Florida Panthers, failing to capitalize on a 3-1 lead. The offense was slow to start, allowing Leafs' goalie Woll to settle comfortably into a rhythm and make crucial saves. With only one power play opportunity, the Bruins missed a key chance against the Leafs' struggling penalty kill. Moving forward, it is anticipated that the Leafs will continue their aggressive approach in game six, aiming to maintain control and pressure on the Bruins from the outset. Facing a potentially challenging series, the Bruins need to confront their past shortcomings and prepare for a demanding seven-game battle. Consider taking the Leafs with the money line for the upcoming match.

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