If I had to choose, I'd say the Bruins pull this one out.
That said, if Toronto beats Boston, they're going to the Finals. Boston is their dragon. Every team to slay their dragon in recent memory has gone to the Finals.
Vancouver vs Chicago
San Jose/Nashville vs the 2nd round
Washington vs Pittsburgh
Nobody the Leafs face this post-season, Lightning included, will be as terrifying in Toronto's mind than Boston. If they beat the Bruins, they're not going to be afraid of anyone.
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