Bruins grind out nasty win over Leafs, 5-3; Pastrnak nets 400th career goal

Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:52 am

Bruins Edge Maple Leafs in Gritty Matchup, Pastrnak Reaches Milestone

In a hard-fought contest marked by physical play, the Boston Bruins secured a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, extending their winning streak to seven games. The game, characterized by its intensity and several questionable hits, saw David Pastrnak lead the Bruins with a three-point performance, including his 400th career goal.

The Bruins established a 4-1 lead in the second period, but the Maple Leafs mounted a comeback attempt, narrowing the gap to one goal in the third. The game's physicality escalated, with multiple altercations and penalties. Despite the Leafs' efforts, the Bruins managed to maintain their lead, with Pastrnak adding his 401st career goal to extend the Bruins' advantage.

The Bruins capitalized on the Leafs' early penalties, scoring on two of their power plays in the first period. The Bruins' goals came from Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, and Alex Steeves. The Leafs responded with goals from Steven Lorentz, Bobby McMann, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

The game was marred by several incidents, including a hit that forced Auston Matthews to leave the game. The Bruins' Jeremy Swayman faced a barrage of shots, while the Leafs' goaltenders, Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby, also saw action.

BNN's Perspective: The game highlighted the competitive nature of the rivalry between these two teams. While the physical play added excitement, the number of penalties and the injury to Matthews raise concerns about player safety. The Bruins' ability to capitalize on power-play opportunities proved crucial in securing the win.

Keywords: Bruins, Maple Leafs, David Pastrnak, goal, win, hockey, NHL, power play, penalties, Auston Matthews, Jeremy Swayman, Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, Alex Steeves, Steven Lorentz, Dennis Hildeby, Anthony Stolarz, Mark Kastelic, Nikita Zadorov, Max Domi, Sammy Blais, Charlie McAvoy, Morgan Geekie, Jeffrey Viel, Boston, Toronto

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