1. Improve Defensive Zone Coverage to Prevent High-Danger Chances
The Bruins need to tighten their defensive zone coverage to prevent easy goals. By maintaining disciplined man-to-man marking and protecting the slot, they can limit the Maple Leafs' high-danger scoring opportunities.
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2. Eliminate Costly Turnovers with Smarter Puck Management
Turnovers in critical areas led to easy goals for the Maple Leafs. The Bruins must focus on precise puck management and avoid risky passes to minimize giveaways that create scoring chances.
3. Increase Physicality to Protect the Net Front
Toronto exploited Boston’s lack of physicality near the crease. By clearing traffic and defending the blue paint more aggressively, the Bruins can reduce the number of easy tip-ins and rebound goals.
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4. Provide Better Defensive Support for Goaltenders
The Bruins’ defensive lapses left their goaltender exposed to high-quality chances. Strengthening team defense and limiting odd-man rushes will give the netminder better support against offensively skilled teams like the Maple Leafs.
5. Refine Penalty Kill Strategy to Limit Power Play Goals
If penalty kill breakdowns led to Maple Leafs goals, the Bruins should revisit their approach. A more aggressive yet disciplined penalty kill can reduce the effectiveness of opposing power plays.
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6. Improve Transition Defense to Neutralize Opponents' Speed
The Maple Leafs’ fast-paced transition game overwhelmed Boston's defense. By tightening defensive gaps and improving backchecking efforts, the Bruins can better disrupt rush chances and maintain control.
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