Toronto celebrates after tying the series 3-3 against Boston. © APA / MADDIE MEYER

NHL: The Sweden bomb goes off

The Toronto Maple Leafs moved to 2-1 in the series with a 3-3 win against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs. The match winner of the game was the Swede William Nylander.

03 Maj 2024

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The Swedish attacker scored both of the Toronto Maple Leafs' goals at home at the Scotiabank Arena. With one second left, Morgan Geekie could only make cosmetic results for the Bruins.

Toronto goalie Joseph Woll (20 saves) also deserves special praise. “He made great saves and always kept us in the game,” said Nylander.

The Florida Panthers are still waiting for their quarterfinal opponent. © APA / JULIO AGUILAR

The seventh and all-important game of this exciting round of 16 series will take place on Sunday night in Boston. The winner has to play the Florida Panthers in the quarterfinals.

Rangers vs. Carolina

With the encounter between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes, a top duel in the semifinals of the Eastern Conference is already certain. Edmonton and Colorado are still waiting for their opponents.