Bruins’ physical edge muted in Game 3 as Maple Leafs take series lead
TORONTO — A potent mix of physical play and scoring prowess helped the Bruins salvage a home split of the first two games in their first-round playoff series against Toronto.
They couldn’t repeat that effort Monday night at Scotiabank Arena.
The Maple Leafs shunted the Boston attack en route to a 3-2 victory in Game 3. David Krejci and Charlie Coyle scored in the second period for the Bruins, who will try to pull even in Game 4 on Wednesday.
“I think they were a little more physical tonight than they were in the last game,” said Boston forward Brad Marchand. “Maybe we weren’t as much but it is what it is. It’s over. Worry about the next one.”