> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Recap: Leafs were down, but they were not out in OT win - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-leafs-beat-the-bruins/ - Published: 2025-02-26T02:53:16.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-26T02:53:54.000Z - Description: Forget Pastrnak, we've got... Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg. (And Mitch) - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: Game Coverage ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/02/Gkq8AutWwAAiXrI-1-.jpg) ### First Period This was a no good very bad period. Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev are both sorry they got out of bed today. > man, what a bounce [pic.twitter.com/20lNjzsVAw](https://t.co/20lNjzsVAw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894540877223051406?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Shortly after, Tanev took a hit that looked like it got his leg, but upper-body was announced. He did not return. > live view of it [pic.twitter.com/5mBl2l9bXO](https://t.co/5mBl2l9bXO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894541603932406182?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs got a power play from a too many men penalty to Boston. Most viewers wished they hadn't. The first unit is back to looking confused, but the second unit seems more on the ball like they were on the weekend, but no goals. The Bruins got a power play: > Knies is called for holding [pic.twitter.com/30NR2fVz3n](https://t.co/30NR2fVz3n?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894545884089594002?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And the Bruins score when the puck hits McCabe in the face first: > unlucky goal [pic.twitter.com/NNYN0vZ9ap](https://t.co/NNYN0vZ9ap?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894547142233973125?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Max Domi drew a penalty, but unfortunately the Leafs used their bad power play again. Stolarz kept this period from getting out of control: > Anthony Stolarz makes some huge stops on Geekie! [pic.twitter.com/yAuyYuux3i](https://t.co/yAuyYuux3i?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894549675870400719?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After one it was 2-0 Bruins. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/02/20242025-20918-all.png) Bruins had the puck a lot, the Leafs defended badly and had half their five-on-five Corsi blocked. ### Second Period > Domi got the only call [pic.twitter.com/TMI6SLnwoD](https://t.co/TMI6SLnwoD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894555659154186648?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Maybe this interference going uncalled is a make up for the above, but it was impossible to track who got away with what in this game. > McCabe caught Frederic [pic.twitter.com/LSuwOoesOD](https://t.co/LSuwOoesOD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894556486983880717?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Simon Benoit with his classic move waaaaaaaay out on the PK: > Morgan Geekie makes it 3-0 [pic.twitter.com/0vRH2N8uJj](https://t.co/0vRH2N8uJj?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894559032083415241?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Rielly's shot goes off Wotherspoon [pic.twitter.com/PZRaJtfB1N](https://t.co/PZRaJtfB1N?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894561164488593437?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Domi with another penalty that looked like a reputation call. > Domi is called for roughing [pic.twitter.com/pVvZyhrANe](https://t.co/pVvZyhrANe?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894561848885694943?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > shorthanded chance for Marchand to end the period [pic.twitter.com/aKaDicl98O](https://t.co/aKaDicl98O?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894564471235883448?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There were seven penalties (called) in the second period, so no one really got their lines rolling, but the Leafs did have the puck more at five-on-five. After two it was 3-1 Bruins. ### Third Period The Leafs were very much the better team to begin the third. > that moment when they think you're going to pass but you don't [pic.twitter.com/H0bPCsXsed](https://t.co/H0bPCsXsed?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894569477611688384?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > the set play almost works but the shot goes wide [pic.twitter.com/FcDkT9Hz0f](https://t.co/FcDkT9Hz0f?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894570720765542873?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > clean pass from Rielly > > Robertson rips it [pic.twitter.com/b6BmaCioUw](https://t.co/b6BmaCioUw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894572259617943831?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) McCabe painted himself into a corner and turned the puck over to David Pastrnak. > David Pastrnak restores the lead for Boston [pic.twitter.com/UctBQxvNso](https://t.co/UctBQxvNso?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894574200809005125?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Matthews hit the goalpost with one minute left. PONTUS! Tie game! > PONTUS HOLMBERG 🚨 > > THE LEAFS TIE IT WITH 46 SECONDS TO GO! [pic.twitter.com/mIROaedJd7](https://t.co/mIROaedJd7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894578772969472482?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs came on strong in the third period and did not quit. No penalties helped with the flow. ### Overtime ### Bruins fans doing the USA chant just as Auston Matthews came out. Irony is dead. Mitch Marner with the winner in an overtime that was as wild as the third period. > holy Mitch [pic.twitter.com/yQxvDe23Gq](https://t.co/yQxvDe23Gq?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1894581039437156779?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Absolute killer game from Nick Robertson. Morgan Rielly was lowkey very good. Final score was LEAFS WIN!