The upcoming matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins is attracting significant attention. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be available on various platforms, including HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, and TSN4. Fans are eager to see how each team will line up following recent adjustments.
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins: Predicted Lineups Revealed
Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
- Matthew Knies — Auston Matthews — Nicholas Robertson
- Bobby McMann — John Tavares — William Nylander
- Dakota Joshua — Nicolas Roy — Matias Maccelli
- Steven Lorentz — Max Domi — Sammy Blais
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson — Philippe Myers
- Simon Benoit — Jake McCabe
- Goalies: Anthony Stolarz, Dennis Hildeby
Notable scratches include Calle Jarnkrok, Dakota Mermis, and Cayden Primeau. Forward Chris Tanev is currently on the injured list due to an upper body issue, while Scott Laughton is also sidelined with an upper body injury but is reportedly making progress.
Boston Bruins Projected Lineup
- Morgan Geekie — Marat Khusnutdinov — David Pastrnak
- Alex Steeves — Pavel Zacha — Viktor Arvidsson
- Tanner Jeannot — Fraser Minten — Mark Kastelic
- Jeffrey Viel — Sean Kuraly — Michael Eyssimont
- Nikita Zadorov — Charlie McAvoy
- Hampus Lindholm — Andrew Peeke
- Mason Lohrei — Henri Jokiharju
- Goalies: Jeremy Swayman, Joonas Korpisalo
Jonathan Aspirot is listed as a scratch for the Bruins. They are dealing with several injuries, including Elias Lindholm, who is recovering from a lower body injury but participated in a recent morning skate. Casey Mittelstadt remains out with a lower body injury from a game against the Ottawa Senators, while Jordan Harris is recovering from surgery.
Game Status and Updates
Coaches from both teams have noted strategic changes leading up to this game. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube has made adjustments to the top two lines, moving Matthews to center between Knies and Robertson, while Tavares will center McMann and Nylander. For the Bruins, the return of McAvoy, who missed a previous match, adds depth to their defense, further bolstering their lineup.
This matchup promises to be compelling as both teams look to capitalize on their respective strengths and address injuries effectively.
