Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Final Score: Toronto Stays Alive With 2-1 Win
By Josh Hill
The Toronto Maple Leafs came into Game 5 against the Bruins needing a win to stay alive and continue their push towards a Stanley Cup. It’s yet to be seen if the Maple Leafs are actually making a run at a Stanley Cup or just preventing the Bruins from doing so, but their win in Game 5 over Boston means we’ll see a sixth game in the series and for now, the Leafs are alive.
Zdeno Chara got the Bruins a goal in the third period, but his lone goal was all they could muster in Boston’s 2-1 loss to the Leafs. It was looking like the Bruins ere in possession of some serious momentum heading into the game but the Leafs apparently aren’t done floundering in the postseason just yet and are living to see another day.
The question is how long will Toronto last? They’re an upstart team with talent on the roster, but it hardly looks like enough talent to make it past either the Capitals or Senators in the Stanley Cup semifinals.
Netminding had been an issue coming into the series but for now it’s looking like it’s not a total detriment to the team’s chances of winning. James Reimer only allowed that single goal in the third period and it’s a performance that comes on the heels of allowing five goals to the Bruins in Game 4 of the series. He’s going to need to keep it going but the Leafs will also need to give him some run support.
In the last two games, the Leafs have been outscored 6-4, despite winning one of the games. If the Leafs really are trying to make a run and aren’t just getting in people’s way, offensive needs to start being produced and time is running out.
But for now, the Leafs are on to a Game 6 as they’ve survived to see another day.