The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on November 8, 2025, in an Original Six rivalry game highlighted by a strong second period. Boston's offense overwhelmed Toronto after a competitive first period, with goals from multiple players sealing the victory.
The Boston Bruins traveled to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 8, 2025, in a classic Original Six showdown. The game, part of a busy NHL slate, saw Boston pull ahead with a dominant second period to secure a 5-3 win.
In the first period, the teams traded early blows. Toronto struck first at 3:12 when Nicholas Robertson scored his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Max Domi and Morgan Rielly. Boston responded quickly with Morgan Geekie's 11th goal at 3:30, assisted by Mason Lohrei, followed by Viktor Arvidsson's unassisted fifth goal at 3:50. The Maple Leafs tied it later in the period as Matias Maccelli netted his fourth at 13:03, with assists from Nicolas Roy and Rielly.
The second period proved decisive for the Bruins. Michael Eyssimont scored his fourth at 2:15, assisted by Marat Khusnutdinov and Lohrei. David Pastrnak then extended the lead to 5-3 with his eighth goal at 4:41, helped by Hampus Lindholm and Geekie. Toronto managed a late response at 16:51 when John Tavares scored his eighth, assisted by William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
In the third period, Fraser Minten added an empty-net goal for Boston at 16:58, assisted by Mark Kastelic, to finalize the score. The win improves Boston's record in such matchups, while Toronto looks to rebound.
Key statistics include Pastrnak's continued scoring form and Toronto's defensive lapses in the middle frame.