NHL Playoffs: Game 5 Preview, Odds, and Prediction for Maple Leafs vs Bruins
News Article: Boston Bruins Look to Extend Lead in Eastern Conference Playoff Series
The Eastern Conference playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs continues on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA. In Game 4, the Bruins secured a 6-4 victory, with David Pastrnak leading the charge by scoring a pair of goals.
Zdeno Chara, the veteran Bruins defenseman, emphasized his focus on playing well defensively ahead of Game 5. The Bruins have a strong defensive record, allowing an average of 2.64 goals per game, and their goalie, Tuukka Rask, made 38 saves to secure the win in Game 4.
The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, have struggled in recent games. They have a poor ATS record of 2-8 in their last 10 games, and their power play/penalty kill percentage is 20.47. Auston Matthews scored twice for Toronto in Game 4, but Frederik Andersen stopped 25 shots, and it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Expert analysis predicts a tight 4-3 win for the Bruins in Game 5. Boston's offense averages 3.16 goals per game, and they take an average of 32.86 shots per game. The Bruins have a slight advantage in the Stanley Cup betting odds to win Game 5.
The Maple Leafs' defense has been leaky, and they will need to tighten up if they are to compete with the Bruins. Toronto takes an average of 29.72 shots per game, but their power play/penalty kill percentage is below that of the Bruins.
Charlie McAvoy also scored for the Bruins in Game 4, and Brad Marchand added a goal and two assists. Zach Hyman and Travis Dermott also scored for Toronto.
The game will be broadcast on NBCSN, and the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games. The total has also gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games. Boston has a good record of 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
The Maple Leafs have a poor playoff record of 3-8 in their last 11 playoff games as an underdog, while the Bruins have a better ATS record of 5-2 in their last 7 games. The Bruins also have a good record of 52-21 in their last 73 home games.
The Maple Leafs will need to find a way to slow down the Bruins' offense if they are to stand a chance in Game 5. The Bruins, on the other hand, will be looking to extend their lead in the series and move one step closer to the Eastern Conference final.
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