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The Boston Bruins have lost five consecutive potential clinching Stanley Cup playoff games dating to the 2022 postseason.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost six consecutive home playoff games.
Something has to give.
The Bruins, up 3-2, will try again to wrap up their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Thursday night in Toronto. Boston lost 2-1 in overtime at home in Game 5.
“I’m still pissed off from (Tuesday) night, to be honest," Bruins coach Jim Montgomery told reporters on Wednesday. "I don’t understand or accept our play from (Tuesday) night. So I’m gonna be pissed off until puck drop (Thursday) night.”
Here's what to know about Game 6 between the Bruins and Maple Leafs:
When is Game 6 of Bruins vs. Maple Leafs?
Game 6 of the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs series is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.
How can I watch Game 6 of Bruins vs. Maple Leafs?
Game 6 of the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs series will be shown on TBS.
How can I stream Game 6 of Bruins vs. Maple Leafs?
Game 6 of the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs series can be streamed on MAX and on Sling.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs: What to know
The Maple Leafs gave goalie Joseph Woll his first start of the series in Game 5 and he responded with a 27-save victory.
NHL leading goal scorer Auston Matthews (illness) won't play in Game 6. He missed Game 5 and the third period of Game 4. William Nylander missed the first three games and Toronto has had the two together for two periods. The team has only one power play goal in the series.
The Maple Leafs will be looking to win at home for the first time since Game 2 of the first round last season.
"We have to accept and recognize there’s only one way to win and play in the playoffs and that’s the way we played (Tuesday) night," Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters. "That’s the approach, no matter what the venue is, that’s how you need to play. That’s what required."
The Bruins' record-setting 2022-23 season ended in disappointment when it blew a 3-1 series lead against the Florida Panthers. Montgomery said the Bruins will need to play better in Game 6 than they did Tuesday.
"I don’t think we did good enough staying in the moment (Tuesday) night," he said. "That’s what we’re looking for next game."
Forward Danton Heinen is day-to-day and won't be play in Game 6.
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