The often-maligned NHL playoff system has created and enhanced some great rivalries, with the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs going to the head of the class. Pavel Zacha and John Tavares [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA1ODU0NjkwNjU3NzA3MDUz/usatsi_22694100_168400847_lowres.jpg] Pavel Zacha and John Tavares Here we go again. Even though the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs have not met in a playoff series in five years, there's enough recent history between the two teams to fuel what is becoming a great rivalry. In this year's installation, you have the high-powered Maple Leafs trying to once again prove they can win when it matters most, pitted against a stingy Bruins team that is still loaded with experience. History tells us that teams with better defense and goaltending usually win in the playoffs, but will that be the case in Round 1? Here's more, including a series prediction: The often-maligned NHL playoff system has created and enhanced some great rivalries, with the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs going to the head of the class. Get the latest news and trending stories right to your inbox by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [https://info.thehockeynews.com/mail/microsites/951/1/gTeQVf?_gl=1*ustlbj*_ga*NjkyMzUxMy4xNjYzNjIwMzQ3*_ga_PK63FB1PME*MTcxMzUwOTExNi40NDguMS4xNzEzNTA5MjA5LjU5LjAuMA..].
