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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 25, 2025

Updated on:
Feb 25, 2025 8:44 PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs, leaders in the Atlantic Division with a 35-20-2 record, are set to face off against the Boston Bruins, who are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM at TD Garden. The Leafs hold a 2-1 advantage in their regular season series, but the Bruins will aim to capitalize on their strong 18-9-4 home record to turn the tide. With the Leafs riding high and the Bruins seeking redemption, this NHL matchup promises to be an intense and thrilling contest.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

TOR
BOS
Over
8.5
-130
Under
8.5
+100
TOR
+1.5
-161
BOS
-1.5
+125
TOR
ML
+650
BOS
ML
+105

Maple Leafs vs Bruins statistics

Stat Maple Leafs Bruins
Goals For per Game 3.16 2.74
Goals Against Average 2.83 3.17
Shots per Game 28.7 27.2
Shots Against per Game 29.0 28.7
Power Play Goals 36 26
Power Play Goals Against 34 44
Short Handed Goals 4 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 424 621
Power Play Percentage 23.1 14.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.6 75.6

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/22/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 3-2 OT
2/8/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 4-3
2/5/25 @ New York Rangers L 3-2
2/4/25 vs Minnesota Wild W 3-0
2/1/25 vs New York Rangers W 6-3

Toronto Maple Leafs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/23/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 5-2
2/22/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 6-3
2/8/25 @ Vancouver Canucks L 2-1
2/6/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 3-1
2/4/25 @ Calgary Flames W 6-3

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Hampus Lindholm (D): Injured Reserve
  • Charlie McAvoy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Mason Lohrei (D): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Callahan (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Kastelic (C): Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs injuries

  • Max Pacioretty (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Connor Dewar (C): Injured Reserve
  • Auston Matthews (C): Day-To-Day
  • Conor Timmins (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mitch Marner (RW): Day-To-Day

Maple Leafs vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM
TV NESN

Maple Leafs vs Bruins predictions

It's game night, my friends, and all eyes are on the Toronto Maple Leafs as they prepare to hit the rink against the Boston Bruins at the iconic TD Garden. The Leafs have had a solid season record so far, and you can bet that players like William Nylander and Mitch Marner will be in the spotlight. Both are key offensive players, with Nylander scoring a whopping 33 goals this season and Marner racking up an impressive 71 total points. Although they're officially listed as day-to-day, Nylander and Marner's presence in the lineup is like a turbo boost for Toronto's offensive engine. If these two lace up their skates for the game, expect them to create some serious waves against the Bruins.

Now, shifting our focus to the Boston Bruins, it's all about David Pastrnak. This right-wing dynamo has been nothing short of a scoring machine, leading the Bruins with 28 goals and assisting on 41 others. Like his counterparts on the Maple Leafs, Pastrnak is also day-to-day, but when he's on the ice, you just know that pucks will be firing. His playmaking ability could be the difference for the Bruins in this crucial matchup. Add in that home-field advantage at TD Garden, and the Bruins will have just the right mix of ingredients to potentially snap that pesky three-game losing streak.

So, who takes home the win? It's a close call with the Maple Leafs currently leading the regular season series 2-1, but there's this undeniable X-factor about the Bruins playing in front of their home crowd. It's going to be a tight contest, and honestly, it could swing either way. However, if Pastrnak suits up and brings his A-game, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Bruins edge out the Leafs and deliver a winning performance. What do you think? Could this be the game that turns Boston's fortunes around? Get ready for some edge-of-your-seat hockey action!

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