NHL Odds: Leafs Look to Draw Even in Game 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided slipping into a 3-0 series deficit Monday night with an enormous 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Instead of being on the brink of elimination entering Game 4, Toronto has the opportunity to pull even with the favoured Bruins. Entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs, hockey fans expected this Original Six matchup to be one of the closer series of the First Round. But after two games on the road, Toronto looked to be in a different league than Boston. They surrendered 12 goals and were overmatched in every facet of the game. It turns out that returning home was just what the doctor ordered. Game 3 showed what Toronto is capable of: timely scoring, disciplined defense and superb goaltending. The result was a convincing win and the opportunity to even the series 2-2 on Thursday night. To do so, the Leafs will need to keep Boston’s first line off of the scoresheet. The threesome of Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand have combined for a ridiculous 20 points through three games. The Leafs won’t be able to count on goaltender Frederik Andersen to steal every game, so they’ll need to recapture their defensive prowess in Game 4.

Key Players to Watch

Patrick Marleau showed up for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3. The 38-year-old scored two goals and paced the Leafs to victory. Marleau was complemented by a sensational performance from Frederik Andersen, who stopped 40 shots, including several highlight-reel saves in the dying minutes. After struggling mightily in Games 1 and 2, Auston Matthews found his game in Game 3, potting his first goal of the playoffs in true sniper form for what turned out to be the game winner. The Leafs will need Matthews to build on his performance if they plan to even the series.

Game 4 is pivotal for both clubs. A Boston win would give them a 3-1 stranglehold on the series. A Leafs victory would even it up and give Toronto all the momentum heading back to Boston. Puck drop is at 7 PM ET—don’t miss the action.

Bet on Game 4

The Boston Bruins take on the Leafs this Thursday in a matchup that will determine who carries the series momentum heading back to Boston. The Leafs seem poised to build off their Game 3 win, but Boston is a veteran team that knows how to deal with adversity. For the best NHL odds and betting lines, head over to Betonline Sportsbook.

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