Will Auston Matthews’ first home opener be a great one?
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they will be opening the 2016/17 NHL season at home against the Boston Bruins on Saturday October 15th.
The 99th season opener is the 16th time the team has began the season against the Bruins. Last year they had a 1-4 record vs the Bruins, and all time in home openers vs Boston they are 8-5-2.
The Maple Leafs will also be participating in another home opener, versus the Ottawa Senators on October 12th.