Leafs down Bruins 4-2 in Game 3 to cut Boston’s series lead to 2-1
TORONTO — Embarrassed and desperate after getting steamrolled by the Boston Bruins through six ugly playoff periods, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a point to prove Monday.
His name sitting comfortably at the top of that list, Auston Matthews responded in a big way.
The centre scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the Leafs picked up a 4-2 victory to cut the Bruins’ lead in their first-round series to 2-1.
Toronto was reeling in the wake of 5-1 and 7-3 losses, but got back to using its speed on home ice.