The Boston Bruins' 2024 playoffs began tonight in Boston against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 1st period, of tonight's game, newly-acquired Bruins forward Pat Maroon had a huge hit against the Maple Leafs' defenseman Timothy Liljegren as he checked him into the Bruins" bench.
Former Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon is having a huge night as he assisted on Johnny Beecher's goal, the first goal of the game, then later in the period, may have had the hit of the night thus far. Many have stated that the last few years, the Boston Bruins have lost to more physical and tougher teams in the postseason, however, Maroon has showed how physical he can be on this play, which is what the Bruins need. The Bruins are looking to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series, in hopes of making a deep playoff run.
