LANCE HORNBYBOSTON – Calling this weekend a sweep would imply the Maple Leafs used a broom on the Bruins. But it required heavy labour in one of the most demanding 48 hours the Leafs will likely encounter this year. There was tremendous psychological value in beating the division rival Bruins – for the sixth straight time going back to last season. A good week for us, four wins.”It was Marner’s first goal since scoring in the opener against the Jets in Winnipeg. “He’s smart and he’s good and he’s talented,” Babcock said of the 37-year-old Hainsey.

Source: National Post November 12, 2017 04:07 UTC