Toronto hosts first playoff game in 9 years after splitting first 2 in Boston

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Phil Kessel (81) scores against the Boston Bruins on a breakaway during the third period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Saturday, May 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (The Associated Press)

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) pushes the puck past Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, bottom, for a goal during the third period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The Maple Leafs won 4-2. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (The Associated Press)

BOSTON – The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for their first home playoff game in nine years after tying their series with the Boston Bruins.

Toronto won 4-2 on Saturday night after being dominated in the opener 4-1. The Maple Leafs bounced back with hard hitting from the start and goals from their top scorers. Joffrey Lupul had two and Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk had one each.

Bruins coach Claude Julien says he doesn't expect his players to be affected by the loud crowd in Toronto on Monday.

Game 4 is also in Toronto on Wednesday night.