4. Get traffic in front of Sergei Bobrovsky
With the Florida’s goalie Spencer Knight receiving care from NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, it means the crease belongs to Sergei Bobrovsky. He was between the pipes for five of the Panthers games against the Bruins.
In the first round, Bobrovsky faced 156 shots and allowed 17 goals. His goals-against average was 3.94, and his save percentage was .891. Bobrovsky will be backed up by Alex Lyon who saw time in three of the first round games. He had a goals-against average of 3.26 and a save percentage of .902.
Bobrovsky will have a tough task in Round 2 but the Maple Leafs need to make it even more difficult. They need to do their best to stand in the goaltender’s way. Getting traffic in front of the net allows the opportunity for tip-in goals. It will also be a lot harder for Bobrovsky to make a save if he can’t see the shot.
5. Get out to early lead and keep it
The Toronto Maple Leafs had to battle back from behind far too much in the opening round. While it’s easy to say and more difficult to execute, the team needs to aim to be the first to put points on the board. The game will get a lot easier if they aren’t chasing their opponent.
All the action gets underway starting Tuesday in Toronto. Game 1 will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7 pm.