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"Stanley Cup Playoffs Match-up: Maple Leafs versus Bruins, Odds Assessment and Prediction for Game 7"

The intensity of a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs cannot be matched, and this is especially true when it involves Original Six teams.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Showdown: Maple Leafs versus Bruins - Odds and Prediction for Game 7
Stanley Cup Playoffs Showdown: Maple Leafs versus Bruins - Odds and Prediction for Game 7

"Stanley Cup Playoffs Match-up: Maple Leafs versus Bruins, Odds Assessment and Prediction for Game 7"

Game 7 of the Bruins-Maple Leafs Series Set for Tuesday

The stage is set for a thrilling Game 7 in the Eastern Conference First Round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, as the Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at 7 PM ET at TD Garden.

The Bruins, who are favored on the NHL Betting Lines, will be looking to advance to the second round after a 4-2 win in Game 6. Goalie Tuukka Rask saved 22 of 24 shots in the victory, improving his career record against Toronto to 11-9 in 20 postseason appearances.

Offensively, the Bruins have been averaging 3.15 goals per game and 32.91 shots on goal in the playoffs, with a power-play percentage of 20.16. Boston has converted on seven of 16 power-play opportunities in these playoffs, including going two-for-two in Game 6.

John Tavares, the Maple Leafs' captain, is looking forward to Game 7 but hasn't scored a goal since Game 1 against the Bruins. However, he has four points in six matches this postseason after racking up 47 goals and 88 points in 82 regular season games. Auston Matthews, another key player for Toronto, has five goals and six points in six playoff games this year.

The Maple Leafs, who are the underdog in this matchup, have a 1-4 ATS record in their last 5 games. They have been struggling offensively, averaging 2.62 goals per game and 29.62 shots on goal in the playoffs, with a power-play percentage of 16.67.

The Bruins and Maple Leafs are the third set of franchises in NHL history to require a Game 7 in three consecutive head-to-head postseason meetings. The road team has won five out of the last seven matches between these two teams, with the underdog going 6-2 in the last eight meetings.

This Game 7 marks a significant moment for both teams. Boston will play its NHL-record 27th all-time Game 7, with a 14-12 record in previous Game 7 contests, including a 13-8 mark on home ice. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, will be aiming to break their 50-year Stanley Cup drought.

The under has gone 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston, and the series results do not provide specific information about which players have scored the highest points more than once for the Boston Celtics in the last playoffs.

Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Maple Leafs and Bruins is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM ET at TD Garden. Don't miss this exciting matchup!

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