Leafs Game 1 Playoffs

Bruins, Maple Leafs to Clash in First Round of Eastern Conference Playoffs

Bitter Rivalry Reignites

The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will square off in the Eastern Conference First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, marking the fourth time in 12 seasons that these bitter rivals have faced off in the opening round. The series is set to begin in Boston with Game 1 on TBD.

History Favors Bruins

Despite their meeting in the playoffs, the Bruins hold a significant edge over the Maple Leafs in postseason history. Toronto has not won a playoff series against Boston since 1959, with the Bruins triumphing in seven games on each of the three occasions they have met since then (2013, 2018, 2019).

In their most recent encounter in 2019, the Bruins swept the Maple Leafs in four games. However, the Maple Leafs have shown signs of improvement in recent years, reaching the first round of the playoffs in each of the past five seasons.

Intense Rivalry

The Bruins-Maple Leafs rivalry is one of the most intense in the NHL. The two teams are located just over 400 miles apart and have a long history of competing for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. The rivalry has been fueled by several memorable playoff battles, including the Bruins' overtime victory in Game 7 of their 2013 first-round series.

The upcoming series is expected to be another hotly contested affair. The Bruins have the experience and home-ice advantage, but the Maple Leafs are hungry to prove that they can finally overcome their postseason hurdle against their bitter rivals.