{"id":3711,"date":"2018-04-24T18:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betting.ca\/news\/?p=3711"},"modified":"2018-04-24T18:00:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T18:00:46","slug":"toronto-maple-leafs-win-game-6-force-game-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betting.ca\/news\/toronto-maple-leafs-win-game-6-force-game-7","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Maple Leafs Win Game 6, Force Game 7"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Toronto Maple Leafs force Game 7 after 3-1 win in Game 6<\/p><\/div>The Toronto Maple Leafs were facing elimination again last night as Game 6 of the series got underway, but more was at stake than just forcing game 7, the Leafs wanted to give hope to a city facing the heartache.<\/p>\n

It was only hours before the game was to start between Boston and Toronto that ten people were killed and fifteen injured as a result of a van that drove into pedestrians in North York<\/a>. Toronto arrived at the A.C.C not in good spirits after learning about the tragedy and used that pain to help them beat the Bruins 3-1 and force game 7. After winning Game 5<\/a>, hopes were high for fans and the Leaf organization alike.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the tragic events of the day, Mike Babcock said,<\/p>\n

\u201cWe talked about the attack in a big group; we spent the whole time talking about it. That\u2019s all everyone was talking about right from the get-go. The bottom line is, it was our job to do our part here tonight. It\u2019s so important that we rally around these people, help out and do everything we can. We have a fantastic city; we can\u2019t let this get in the way of what we\u2019ve got going.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Prior to the national anthems, Boston, Toronto and fans took a moment of silence to honour those that lost their lives yesterday and to choose solidarity in their sorrow. The crowd joined together to sing the national anthem and over support to both the victims and their team at a time of sadness.<\/p>\n

Connor Brown, a native of Etobicoke, found the tragedy hitting close to home saying,<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the power of sport. It brings people together. Something like that happens and you need to come together. You see all the people come together in a moment of silence before the game to unite a city like that, it\u2019s special. It\u2019s a tough day for the city.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For Toronto to bring home the win, they had to deal with a hard push by Boston in the first half of the game. Frederik Anderson again was on top of his game<\/a> in what saw Boston owning the Leafs with a puck control of 64% and out shooting Toronto 26 to 22. The Leafs didn\u2019t help matters by giving up turnovers in the defensive zone. However, the first period ending scoreless, much to the relive of Leaf fans.<\/p>\n

Sportsnet<\/strong><\/p>\n