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Bruins Extend Winning Streak, Topple Maple Leafs 5-3

11/9/2025

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Bruins Extend Winning Streak

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3, achieving their sixth consecutive victory.
Fraser Minten scored against his former team, while Morgan Geekie added a goal and an assist.
Michael Eyssimont scored on a power play, and David Pastrnak netted a highlight-reel goal.
John Tavares scored for Toronto late in the second period, but Minten secured the win with a late goal.
Goalie Anthony Stolarz was pulled after allowing four goals, ending the Maple Leafs' three-game winning streak.

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Bruins Face Injuries

The Boston Bruins will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 8 with Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins out for a personal matter and Casey Mittelstadt of the Boston Bruins sidelined with an upper-body injury.
Johnny Beecher of the Boston Bruins is injured.
Elias Lindholm has been placed on injured reserve.
Alex Steeves and Jeffrey Viel will join the Bruins' lineup, with Steeves on the second line.
The game is set to start at 7 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The rivalry between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs began in the NHL's inaugural season in 1924-25. Following the 1967 expansion, which increased the league to 12 teams, the competition intensified. The teams have faced off in 17 playoff series, with the Bruins winning four consecutive series since 2013, highlighting their ongoing competitive spirit and the challenges of injuries impacting their playoff aspirations.

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Bruins Extend Winning Streak

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3, achieving their sixth consecutive victory.
Fraser Minten scored against his former team, while Morgan Geekie added a goal and an assist.
Michael Eyssimont scored on a power play, and David Pastrnak netted a highlight-reel goal.
John Tavares scored for Toronto late in the second period, but Minten secured the win with a late goal.
Goalie Anthony Stolarz was pulled after allowing four goals, ending the Maple Leafs' three-game winning streak.

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