The vast majority of Leaf fans would likely prefer a first-round series against Montreal over one against Boston, but their recent record has shifted attention towards getting home-ice advantage back from the Bruins, who now sit four points ahead with one fewer game remaining in their schedule.
Both the Leafs and Habs haven’t helped themselves much with their form lately — Toronto has now lost three in a row and Montreal lost four in a row before winning their last two — all while Boston was busy rattling off seven consecutive victories. Both teams know this is a big one, so expect a fast and emotionally-charged battle tonight.