Boston’s younger players, especially Jake DeBrusk, stepped up when it mattered the most.

Tuukka Rask stopped 20 of 24 shots for Boston, which will play the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round starting Saturday.

Meet Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of playoff series Wednesday

Boston couldn’t dig out of a three-goal deficit in Game 5 and needs a better start Monday night in Toronto.

Toronto narrows the series gap to 3-2 by holding on in Boston for a 4-3 victory.

Boston closes in on finishing the series by scoring a 3-1 victory.

Brad Marchand had his typical game in the playoff opener, meaning he was a pest and productive.

Boston scores three power-play goals to beat Toronto 5-1.

Boston starts series with Toronto on Thursday