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Bruins defeat Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 7
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The Boston Bruins eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 for the second consecutive season, winning 5-1 on Tuesday evening. Marcus Johansson 's first goal of the series stood as the winner, and the Bruins advance to play the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round.
Post-game:
Edelman's antics certainly helped the Bruins on Tuesday, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy.
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" Julian Edelman chugging a beer was awesome. It probably got everyone fired up, including us. Good for him. We'll return the favour at some point down the road," Cassidy told reporters post-game .
After getting eliminated by the Bruins once again, Marner believes Tuesday's result will serve as further motivation entering next season.
"It sucks. We believe in this team. We had a lot of confidence in this team. And the season ends early, it sucks. But it's gotta stay with us. We gotta be hungry for this next year, and make sure we come back pissed off," Marner said, according to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic .
Gardiner didn't speak to reporters post-game, but Morgan Rielly stood up for his teammate, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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"Nobody cares what anyone says. He's a f—king really good player. We want him back next year so that's that," Rielly said of Gardiner, according to TSN's Kristen Shilton .
3rd period:
Patrice Bergeron added another empty-netter just before the clock expired, and the Bruins move on. 5-1 Bruins
The most ominous score in Bruins-Leafs history, Charlie Coyle made it 4-1 with an empty-net marker. 4-1 Bruins
Rask heated up, keeping Zach Hyman off the scoresheet with a great pad save.
Sean Kuraly re-established Boston's two-goal lead, speeding past Ron Hainsey , before sniping one under Andersen's glove. 3-1 Bruins
Tavares appeared to be fine, with the season on the line.
2nd period:
Through two periods, the Leafs outshot the Bruins 25-19.
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A scrum broke out at the end of the period, after Zdeno Chara appeared to throw a punch at Auston Matthews , and later appeared to strike Tavares. No penalties were called. The referees also held Marchand back from entering the fracas.
NHL on NBC analyst Mike Milbury wasn't having too much fun at the game. Warning: the following tweet contains course language.
