Paul Bissonnette concerned for Maple Leafs ahead of Bruins visit after consecutive road losses

Paul Bissonnette sounded concerned as the Maple Leafs prepare to take on the Boston Bruins at home on Tuesday night following back-to-back road losses.

The Leafs were coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, where defenseman Jared Spurgeon recorded two assists, including the primary one on Matt Boldy's game-winning goal. Bissonnette took to X to praise Spurgeon's performance and lament the Leafs' defeat.

"Damn. Forgot about the guys behind em. What a play by Spurgeon. Boldy with the finish. What a start for the Wild. Kirill in the Hart conversation, and it’s all systems go in Minny. Tough roadie for the Leafs, and it doesn’t get any easier with B’s in Leafs Land Tuesday. #Leafsforever"

The defeat in Minnesota followed a 4–3 loss to the St. Louis Blues on the road, which puts their record at 6-5-2 on the season. Next, they face a tough test against Atlantic Division rivals Boston Bruins.

Bissonnette also highlighted the stellar play of Minnesota winger Kirill Kaprizov, who has seven goals and 14 assists through 11 games. Kaprizov's hot start has him in the early Hart Trophy discussion.

William Nylander scored for the Maple Leafs, while Goaltender Anthony Stolarz stopped 27 shots.

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Fans react to Paul Bissonnette's comments as Maple Leafs take on Bruins after road losses

Fans have had mixed reactions to Paul Bissonnette's comments as the Leafs prepare to take on the Bruins after losing their last two games on the road.

Many agreed with Bissonnette's assessment and voiced their frustrations on social media, with one tweeting:

"As a Leafs fan, I know Boston's going to destroy us on Tuesday."

Another wrote:

"This team s**ks this year biz"

Here are some more fan reactions:

"Well said Bizzy, don't you think after this cap hit, that a lot of 'good ol'boys' would possibly want to come to Minnesota to bring the first cup there?.... I mean it is the State of Hockey for CS, for a reason... real though?!," one fan wrote on X.

"lol leafs are a fu**ing joke buddy," another fan wrote.

"Take the point and run. 3 back 2 backs VS rested teams on road in first 3 weeks of season." a user commented.

"Wild are a wagon Biz," another wrote.

The Maple Leafs will look to bounce back when they take on the Bruins.