Boston avoided another meltdown with a Game 7 OT victory over Toronto. With all the attention on the struggling Boston offense, lost in the shuffle has been how great the defense is playing, No. 1 in the playoffs allowing 1.71 goals per game and in save percentage (.944). In their three playoff losses to Toronto, all three were by one goal. The Bruins allowed seven total goals in those three losses and held Toronto, the second-highest-scoring team during the regular season, to just 12 goals in seven games. Florida's defense is 10th out of 16 playoff teams allowing 2.80 goals per game, plus 12th in save percentage (.896). Boston has beaten Florida four straight times after losing Game 7 to them, 4-3. Play Boston on the puckline.
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