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Toronto Maple Leafs Face Tough Start to Playoffs Against Boston Bruins

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Find out how the Maple Leafs fared in their series opener against the Bruins and the challenges they are up against in the NHL playoffs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a tough start to their playoff series against the Boston Bruins, with defenseman Chas Sharpe making his pro debut with the Marlies, the Leafs' affiliate team. Despite missing star forward William Nylander, who sat out Game 1, the Leafs faced a decisive 5-1 loss to the Bruins, highlighted by Jake DeBrusk's outstanding performance. The game showcased the Bruins' dominance over the Leafs, leaving fans wondering about the team's strategy moving forward.

As the Leafs regroup for Game 2, questions surround Nylander's uncertain status and the team's ability to bounce back from the Game 1 defeat. With the rivalry between the Leafs and Bruins intensifying, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter of this storied matchup. Coach Sheldon Keefe faces pressure to rally the team and address key areas for improvement ahead of the next game as the Leafs aim to turn the series in their favor.

In the aftermath of Game 1, analysis focuses on how the Bruins outperformed the Leafs and the challenges Toronto must overcome to level the playing field. With standout players like DeBrusk and Swayman leading the Bruins to victory, the Leafs must elevate their game to compete in the playoffs. As the series progresses, the Maple Leafs face a crucial test of their resilience and determination against a formidable opponent like the Boston Bruins.

In a dramatic start to the playoff series, the Maple Leafs feel the pressure to regroup and refocus for the upcoming games against the Bruins. As the spotlight shifts to the key players and strategies for success, all eyes are on Toronto to see if they can turn the tide and emerge victorious in the face of adversity.

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Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate (BarrieToday)

Defenceman hoping to hit the ice this weekend with Marlies, says signing with team 'wasn't really a hard choice'

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Toronto Maple Leafs open series without William Nylander - ESPN (ESPN)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, coming off a career-best 98-point campaign, sat out Game 1 of his club's first-round playoff series against ...

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Les Bruins dominent complètement les Leafs - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Le gardien Jeremy Swayman a été presque parfait et les Bruins de Boston ont vaincu les Maple Leafs de Toronto 5 à 1, samedi soir, dans le cadre du premier ...

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3 Keys: Maple Leafs at Bruins, Game 1 of Eastern 1st Round (NHL.com)

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DeBrusk, Swayman power Bruins over Leafs in Game 1 (cjoy.com)

Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.

Leafs' Nylander remains uncertain as puck drop in Game 1 nears (TSN)

Forward William Nylander is questionable for Game 1 Saturday between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, reports TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

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Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins playoff series (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

The next chapter of the Toronto Maple Leafs rivalry with the Boston Bruins is set to unfold on Saturday night.

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Maple Leafs preparing to play Game 1 without William Nylander (Sportsnet.ca)

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe offered "nothing" when asked for his 98-point star's status versus the Boston Bruins in the series opener. The club has ...

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What we learned from the Maple Leafs' Game 1 loss: 5 takeaways (The Athletic)

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Tale of the tape: How the Bruins and Maple Leafs stack up (The Leafs Nation)

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Bruins top Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs first round | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their first round NHL playoff series on ...

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DeBrusk scores twice, Bruins defeat Maple Leafs in Game 1 of East ... (NHL.com)

Swayman makes 35 saves for Boston; Nylander misses game with undisclosed injury for Toronto.

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Bruins crush Maple Leafs in series opener (Sportsnet.ca)

Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.

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Maple Leafs lose Game 1 to Bruins, and it wasn't even close (Toronto Star)

From goaltending to goal scoring to team discipline, the Bruins simply outclassed the Leafs in Saturday's series opener in Boston.

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Séries de la LNH | DeBrusk, Swayman et les Bruins surclassent les ... (La Presse)

Jake DeBrusk a inscrit deux buts et une passe et les Bruins de Boston ont battu les Maple Leafs de Toronto 5-1, samedi, lors du premier match de cette série ...

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Leafs' Nylander injured, Brodie scratched for Game 1 (Sportsnet.ca)

The star Toronto winger sat out after missing Friday's practice and the team's morning skate ahead of Game 1 against the Boston Bruins.

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DeBrusk, Swayman et les Bruins surclassent les Maple Leafs, 5 à 1 (Le Droit)

Jake DeBrusk a inscrit deux buts et une passe et les Bruins de Boston ont battu les Maple Leafs de Toronto 5−1, samedi, lors du premier match de cette ...

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Leafs prepared to go without Nylander in series opener against Bruins (TSN)

While head coach Sheldon Keefe is coy about providing a status update on his star winger, all signs indicate the Toronto Maple Leafs are prepared to open ...

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Nylander doesn't play for Maple Leafs in Game 1 loss to Bruins (NHL.com)

Forward out with undisclosed injury, was 2nd on Toronto in points this season.

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Maple Leafs serve up an uninspiring dud in Game 1 loss to Boston ... (Toronto Sun)

The Leafs couldn't score on Jeremy Swayman and Ilya Samsonov had a tough night in the Toronto net.

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Nylander's status for Maple Leafs' playoff opener against Bruins ... (640 Toronto News)

The Toronto winger missed Friday's practice and wasn't on the ice for his team's morning skate Saturday ahead of Game 1 against the Boston Bruins. Head coach ...

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NHL playoffs: Maple Leafs drop Game 1 vs Bruins (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.

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Rosie DiManno: The Maple Leafs lose the plot, and Game 1, while ... (Toronto Star)

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Dominant Bruins leave Maple Leafs with long list of concerns to ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Asked before puck drop what his group had learned from its 0-2-2 regular-season series against the B's, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe quipped: "We learned what ...

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SIMMONS: It's the same old song for the sad sack Maple Leafs in ... (Toronto Sun)

Another playoff year, another series of problems for sad sack playoff Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs depth scoring vs. the Jake DeBrusk show: The Game 1 +/- (The Leafs Nation)

The last thing anyone wants to hear about the Leafs and the playoffs is that there are lessons to be learned. Learning lessons and handshake line respect ...

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Why it's already time for the Maple Leafs to reunite Mitch Marner and ... (The Athletic)

The Leafs are going to need Matthews and Marner to produce and produce a lot. Time to get them back together.

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DeBrusk, Swayman power Bruins over Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 (Lethbridge News Now)

BOSTON - Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in G...

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