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Maple Leafs Blank Bruins 4-0: Stolarz Shines with First Season Shutout

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William Caldwell
November 6, 2024

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Stolarz Leads Maple Leafs to a Resounding 4-0 Triumph Over the Bruins

Anthony Stolarz stepped up his game, delivering a season-first shutout with an impressive 29 saves, guiding the Toronto Maple Leafs to a commanding 4-0 triumph over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening.

Morgan Rielly and Power Play Dominance

Morgan Rielly was at the centre of the success, netting a goal and providing two assists as the Leafs capitalized on their power play opportunities three times. The Leafs’ performance was a testament to their resilience, especially given the absence of their captain, Auston Matthews, due to an upper-body injury.

Key Contributions from Nylander, Knies, and Marner

William Nylander and Matthew Knies played pivotal roles, notching a goal and an assist each. Mitch Marner’s pair of assists and Steven Lorentz’s goal into an unguarded net further cemented the Leafs’ dominance over the Bruins.

Rough Night For the Bruins

Jeremy Swayman, the Boston goalie, made 23 stops on the night. The Bruins were coming off back-to-back shutouts during the weekend against the Philadelphia Flyers and the Seattle Kraken, but their luck ran out against the Leafs.

Breaking the Bruins’ Winning Streak

Entering the game, the Bruins held an impressive 8-0-0 record in the regular season against their Atlantic Division rival dating back to January 14, 2023. However, the Leafs’ power play, particularly Rielly’s goal at 8:44 of the second period, snapped the Bruins’ shutout streak at 156 minutes and 47 seconds.

Facts and Figures

Despite having the second-worst power play in the NHL, the Leafs managed to score three times without their star player, Matthews. The Leafs have now improved to a 36-19-2 record without Matthews, the No. 1 pick at the 2016 NHL draft, in the regular season all-time.

Looking Ahead

Up next, the Bruins are set to host the Flames on Thursday, while the Maple Leafs will welcome the Red Wings on Friday.

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William Caldwell

William Caldwell is a veteran journalist whose career has spanned the highs and lows of the sports world. With a focus on baseball and hockey, William’s articles are known for their depth and historical perspective, making him a favorite among fans who appreciate the rich traditions of sports. Outside the press box, William is an amateur historian with a particular interest in sports memorabilia.