2024-04-20 11:25:08
The next chapter of the Toronto Maple Leafs rivalry with the Boston Bruins will unfold on Saturday night.
The Leafs play against the Bruins in Boston on Saturday at 20:00 for the first game of the series
Toronto fans have good reason to hold a little fear in their hearts. The Leafs have lost six straight playoff series against the Bruins, dating back to 1959.
But this weekend they will have a chance to turn that narrative around. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the playoffs:
What is the schedule?
After opening the series on Saturday, the Leafs will stay in Boston for Game 2 on Monday night.
They will have a two-day layoff before returning to Scotiabank Arena for Game 3 on Wednesday, followed by two more days off the ice before Game 4 in Toronto on Saturday.
If necessary, a fifth game will be played in Boston on April 30th, followed by Game 6 in Toronto on May 2nd, and then back to Boston on May 4th.
Where to tailgate?
The Leafs host their annual tailgate parties at Maple Leaf Square.
Admission is free but limited and will be available at 1pm before each game. One individual can only register for two tickets through the Toronto Maple Leafs app.
Pre-game entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run until the puck drops.
How to get there
Metrolinx is making the trip to Scotiabank Arena part of the tailgate and introducing the “Go Leafs Go Train” this weekend.
At select stations along the Lakeshore West and East lines, there will be pre-ride rallies and giveaways of playoff-themed prizes and special guest appearances.
Metrolinx and Maple Leafs will announce details of these station locations and times closer to game days.
What to expect?
On a note of playoff-era optimism, TSN’s Matt Cauz said, “This is a great opportunity for the Leafs to write a new chapter.”
While the ghosts of past playoffs are uppermost in fans’ minds, Cauz said, “Toronto is definitely stronger and bigger than they’ve been in the past.”
However, he admits that ultimately the question that most needs to be answered is – can the Leafs score in the series? According to Cauz, “it’s something we haven’t seen from this team in ages.”
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