Tonight, hockey fans are in for a treat as the Boston Bruins face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The puck drops at 7:00 PM EST, and the game will be broadcast on Sportsnet, ESPN, and NESN, with radio coverage on 98.5 FM in Boston and SN 590 in Toronto. This is the first meeting of the season between these two storied rivals. Last season, Toronto held the edge, going 3-0-1 against Boston.

Team Records and Recent Performance

The Boston Bruins enter the game with a 9-7-0 record, having won their last five games. Their most recent victory was a 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a record of 8-5-1 and have won five of their last six games. They are coming off a 5-3 win against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday.

Projected Lineups

Here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams:

Boston Bruins

• Forwards:
  • Geekie-Khusnutdinov-Pastrnak
  • Mittelstadt-Zacha-Arvidsson
  • Jeannot-Minten-Kastelic
  • Viel-Kuraly-Eyssimont
• Defense:
  • Zadorov-McAvoy
  • H. Lindholm-Peeke
  • Aspirot-Jokiharju
• Goaltenders:
  • Swayman (Likely starter)
  • Korpisalo

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Forwards:
  • Knies-Matthews-Nylander
  • Robertson-Tavares-McMann
  • Joshua-Roy-Maccelli
  • Lorentz-Laughton-Domi
• Defense:
  • Rielly-Carlo
  • Ekman-Larsson-McCabe
  • Mermis-Myers
• Goaltenders:
  • Stolarz (Likely starter)
  • Primeau

Players to Watch

For the Bruins, Morgan Geekie has been a standout performer, leading the team with ten goals. Pavel Zacha is also a key player, with 14 points in 16 games. David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists).

On the Maple Leafs side, William Nylander leads the team with 20 points. John Tavares and Matthew Knies have also been important contributors, each with 18 points.

Bruins Notes

The Bruins have been on a roll, winning their last five games. Their power play is ranked 13th in the NHL. John Beecher left Thursday's game after one period and did not return, so his status is uncertain.

Maple Leafs Notes

The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six games. Their power play has struggled, ranking 31st in the league at 11.8 percent. Defenseman Simon Benoit missed Wednesday's game due to illness but participated in practice on Friday and could return to the lineup.

Odds and Predictions

The Maple Leafs are favored to win, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing them at -1.5 on the puck line and -192 on the moneyline. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals. There's an attractive -118 that the Maple Leafs are able to beat the Bruins in regulation time.

Additional Information

Jeremy Swayman is expected to start in goal for the Bruins, while Anthony Stolarz is likely to start for the Maple Leafs. William Nylander and David Pastrnak, who played junior hockey together in Sweden and were both first-round picks in the 2014 NHL Draft, will be facing off.