The Boston Bruins will play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. on February 25, 2025. ET. Following their tough overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks the Bruins are determined to break their current three-game losing streak and recapture crucial momentum. The Bruins need to win against Toronto since their opponent arrives with a winning streak which could significantly impact Boston’s playoff prospects. We will examine the upcoming game as the Bruins prepare to face their opponents.
Boston Bruins Recent Performance
With a record of 27 wins, 24 losses, and 7 ties Boston remains outside the playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Their recent performance has shown clear struggles as mounting losses combined with inconsistent gameplay continue to plague the team. The Bruins lost a 3-2 overtime game to Anaheim last time out while demonstrating their potential alongside obvious flaws.
The Boston team anticipates Jeremy Swayman as their starting goaltender. The player achieved an 18-18-5 record this season along with a 2.98 GAA and .898 SV%. When facing Toronto teams Swayman has faced difficulties throughout his history with a 5-4 record and statistics showing a 2.85 goals against average alongside a .902 save percentage. Boston needs Jeremy Swayman to deliver an essential performance to keep Toronto’s powerful offense under control.
Key players to watch for the Bruins include:
David Pastrnak
David Pastrnak is leading the way for the Bruins with 69 points so far this season. He’s fast, skilled and has a deadly shot. He’ll need to be on fire to beat Toronto. If the Bruins win, he’ll need to be at his best.
Brad Marchand
Brad Marchand has been another bright light for Boston with 45 points. He’s relentless and a playmaker. He’ll need help from his teammates to get through Toronto’s defense.
Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie
Pavel Zacha (33) and Morgan Geekie (30) round out Boston’s top players. Both will need to step up and provide secondary scoring to take some pressure off Pastrnak and Marchand.
Head-to-Head: Bruins vs Maple Leafs
The Bruins have the advantage in the all-time series 295-284-98-14 but Toronto has been the better team this season 35-20-2 coming off a 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Here’s a quick rundown:
- Goals per game: Bruins 2.74 vs Maple Leafs 3.15
- Goals allowed per game: Bruins 3.17 vs Maple Leafs 2.82
- Home record: Bruins 18-9-4 vs Maple Leafs’ road record 15-9-2
Game Preview: Can the Bruins Turn it Around?
The Bruins are in a tough spot 3 games in a row and out of the playoffs. Their offense is struggling to find consistency and their defense is leaky. To win this game they need:
- Good Goaltending: Swayman has to be great.
- Offense: Pastrnak and Marchand have to go.
- Home Ice: The Bruins are good at home this season and need the Garden to energize them.
On the other side the Maple Leafs are rolling with Mitch Marner (71 points), William Nylander (58 points) and Auston Matthews (47 points) leading the way. Their goalie Anthony Stolarz has been good 2.13 GAA and .928 SV% this season.
Odds and Prediction
Toronto -126, Boston +105, O5.5
Prediction: Bruins have home ice, but their recent form and offense have me leaning the other way. Leafs will control the game and win.
Final Score Prediction: Leafs 3, Bruins 1
Betting Tips
- Toronto ML (-126): Leafs are in better form here.
- Under 5.5 (-102): Both teams have good goaltenders so should be a lower scoring game.