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In a highly anticipated NHL matchup, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Boston Bruins, possibly foreshadowing a first-round playoff showdown. The Bruins dominated the game, securing a 4-1 victory, but the final period was marked by intense physical confrontations, notably involving Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, who ventured from his net looking to join the fray.

Swayman Issues Challenge to Woll At Center Ice

The hostility escalated with Leafs' Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi engaging in separate fights with Bruins' Charlie McAvoy and Parker Wotherspoon, respectively. Bertuzzi's clash with Wotherspoon seemed fueled by a personal vendetta, continuing even after both were penalized. In contrast, Domi's altercation with McAvoy was criticized for its aggressive start, involving unexpected punches and a body slam before evolving into a more standard hockey fight.

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This game not only highlighted the existing rivalry between the two teams but also set the stage for an electrifying potential playoff series. Despite the Bruins' clean sweep in the season's matchups, the general consensus is that a playoff battle between these teams would be fiercely competitive, likely extending to a full seven-game series. The enhanced toughness and experience of the Leafs, demonstrated in this latest encounter, suggest that a rematch in the playoffs would be an enthralling spectacle for hockey fans.

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