Maple Leafs look to end losing skid against Bruins

Toronto and Boston meet for the third time this season with the Bruins holding the edge.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:10am

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they visit the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. The Bruins have a 39-23-8 record overall and are 10-8-3 against Atlantic Division opponents. The Maple Leafs are 29-29-13 overall and 6-13-4 against their division. Boston won the last meeting between the teams 5-3, with David Pastrnak scoring two goals for the Bruins.

Why it matters

This game is important for both teams as they jockey for position in the tight Atlantic Division race. The Maple Leafs are looking to end their recent slide and get back on track, while the Bruins are trying to maintain their hold on a playoff spot.

The details

The Maple Leafs have struggled of late, going 2-5-3 in their last 10 games and being outscored 34-26 during that stretch. The Bruins, on the other hand, have been more consistent, going 5-2-3 in their last 10 and averaging 3.1 goals per game. Boston's top performers have been Morgan Geekie with 34 goals and 27 assists, and Pavel Zacha with 8 goals and 4 assists in the last 10 games. For Toronto, Matthew Knies has 18 goals and 39 assists, while William Nylander has 4 goals and 5 assists in the last 10 games.

  • The teams will meet on Tuesday, March 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. EDT.
  • The Bruins won the last matchup between the teams 5-3 on an unspecified date.

The players

Morgan Geekie

A forward for the Boston Bruins who has 34 goals and 27 assists on the season.

Pavel Zacha

A forward for the Boston Bruins who has 8 goals and 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Matthew Knies

A forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who has 18 goals and 39 assists on the season.

William Nylander

A forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who has 4 goals and 5 assists in the last 10 games.

David Pastrnak

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored two goals in the last meeting between the teams.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get back on track and start winning games again.”

— Sheldon Keefe, Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs

“Our focus is on continuing to play our game and not get caught up in the standings. If we take care of our business, the results will come.”

— Bruce Cassidy, Head Coach, Boston Bruins

What’s next

The Maple Leafs and Bruins will meet again on April 6, 2026 in Toronto.

The takeaway

This game is a crucial one for both teams as they look to jockey for position in the tight Atlantic Division race. The Maple Leafs need to find a way to end their recent skid, while the Bruins will look to continue their strong play and solidify their hold on a playoff spot.