The Boston Bruins took another step toward returning to the Stanley Cup Final they reached last season.
After dispatching the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs, they wasted no time seizing a lead in their second-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3-2 victory in Sunday's Game 1 at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.
Charlie Coyle, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand found the back of the net, while goaltender Jaroslav Halak saved all but two Victor Hedman third-period shots to preserve the win.
Notable Performers
- Jaroslav Halak, G, BOS: 35 saves
- Charlie Coyle, C, BOS: one goal
- David Pastrnak, RW, BOS: one goal, one assist
- Brad Marchand, LW, BOS: one goal, one assist
- Victor Hedman, D, TB: two goals
Bruins Special Teams Set the Tone
The Bruins had the best record in the Eastern Conference with 100 points when play was suspended in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.