Bruins Daily: Sway Day For Game 1; Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin

The Boston Bruins continued to own the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5-1 win in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Here’s your Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily:

Boston Bruins

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins absolutely dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 with a 5-1 win. The Bruins got 35 saves from Jeremy Swayman and two goals, and an assist from winger Jake DeBrusk.

Boston Hockey Now: Despite that Game 1 performance by his goalie, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery would not say if Game 2 will be another start for Jeremy Swayman.

Boston Hockey Now: As he proved in Game 1, he’s been highly overrated by too many Bruins fans and some media here, and that was the case in Game 1 for Tyler Bertuzzi.

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins got an at times chaotic but yet calming effect from three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon.

Boston Hockey Now: Could the key to shutting down Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews be Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo?

Boston Hockey Now: Growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Maple Leafs always held a special place in the heart of Bruins captain Brad Marchand.

The Eye Test: Legendary and hall-of-fame head coach Scotty Bowman had some high praise for Marchand on Friday.

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Atlantic Division

Montreal Hockey Now: How can the outcome of the Stanley Cup Playoffs help the Montreal Canadiens?

Detroit Hockey Now: 2024 National Champion and now-former University of Denver defenseman Shai Buium is set to begin his pro career for the Detroit Red Wings.

Buffalo Hockey Now: GM Kevyn Adams is looking for experience with his next head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.

Florida Hockey Now: The 2023-24 Florida Panthers are a much different team than the 2021-22 squad that was swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL

NHL.com: The playoff bracket is set for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. I’ve got the Leafs over the Bruins in 6 and the New York Rangers over the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Final.

Sportsnet: It’s official! Utah is the newest team in the NHL.

NYI Hockey Now: The Carolina Hurricanes took Game 1 with a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders.

New Jersey Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils are trying to sign enforcer Kurtis MacDermid.

Philly Hockey Now: What will happen with Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Congrats on a great career to two-time Stanley Cup champion and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jeff Carter.

Nashville Hockey Now: The NHL’s leader in hits is former Boston Bruins and current Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon.

Colorado Hockey Now: 2024 Hart Trophy candidate Nathan McKinnon is now the franchise leader in points for the Colorado Avalanche.

Vegas Hockey Now: What will center Tomas Hertl provide for the Vegas Golden Knights?

San Jose Hockey Now: The nightmare season is over for the San Jose Sharks.

Calgary Hockey Now: Who is the Finnish goaltender who was signed by the Calgary Flames?