Matthews’ goal in the third period gives Toronto a 3-2 win in Boston.

Boston has rotated goalies all season, but Jeremy Swayman was stellar in a Game 1 win over Toronto.

Jeremy Swayman gets the nod in net and makes 35 saves, and Jake DeBrusk scores twice and sets up another goal.

There’s no clear-cut favorite as the postseason begins, with little to choose between a large group of contenders.

Coach Jim Montgomery has not named a starter for Boston’s playoff opener on Saturday night.

The big question is how Coach Jim Montgomery will utilize his goalies in the first-round series with Toronto.

The veteran forward, acquired at the NHL trade deadline, is finally ready to return from a back injury.

Boston completes a season sweep against Florida and moves five points ahead of the Panthers with four games left.

Pavel Zacha scores with 2:21 left in the third period as Boston ends a teo-game losing streak.