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Bruins romp to 5-1 win to open playoffs against Maple Leafs

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 20: Jake DeBrusk #74 of the Boston Bruins reacts after a goal was scored by teammate Brandon Carlo #25 (not in photo) during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 20, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

The Boston Bruins opened the 2024 NHL Playoffs with a big win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Bruins scored four unanswered goals before the Leafs, an Atlantic Division rival that Boston swept in the regular season, managed to get one past goalie Jeremy Swayman early in the third period. But the B's held on and added an empty net goal to finish the game 5-1.

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Winger Jake DeBrusk led the Bruins with two goals.

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The Bruins and Celtics begin their playoff runs at TD Garden just after the Boston Marathon.
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