Matthews, Kapanen Score Late, Maple Leafs Edge Bruins 2-1
The Toronto Maple Leafs hung on to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Friday to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs hung on to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Friday to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Bruins fans can now plan their Sunday afternoon.
There will be a special guest in the stands at TD Garden on Friday night, as former Bruins All-Star Marc Savard take in Game 5 between the B's and Maple Leafs.
The Bruins' fourth line may get a much-needed boost Friday night. Forward Sean Kuraly skated on Thursday afternoon and has been deemed a game-time decision for Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins pulled even with the Maple Leafs in their first-round playoff series Wednesday night in Toronto. They'll look to take control of the series Friday night in Boston.
Trailing the Maple Leafs 2-1 in their opening round series, the Boston Bruins needed David Pastrnak to break out of his slump Wednesday night in Game 4.
The Bruins and Maple Leafs are coming back to Boston tied 2-2.
Rest up your thumbs, Boston sports fans. You and your remote have a busy Wednesday night ahead of you.
The Bruins' top line was one of the best in hockey during the regular season, but have gone amiss during the playoffs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Nazem Kadri for the remainder of the first round.
The Bruins are looking to take a 2-1 series lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs north of the border Monday night. But they may have to do so shorthanded.
Nazem Kadri will likely be suspended for his hit on Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk.
What, you thought winning games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was going to be easy?
Toronto swiped home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series as it tries to advance through Boston for the first time in six tries.
Here we go again. The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will once again battle in the first-round of the NHL Playoffs, with the puck dropping on the series Thursday night at TD Garden.
The WBZ-TV and CBS Boston sports teams make their picks for the Bruins first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
While the future is never predictable -- especially when it comes to playoff hockey -- here is a look at what's happened this year involving the two teams to get you ready for yet another Bruins-Maple Leafs series.
The NHL on Sunday announced the dates and start times of all playoff games.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 6-3 on Saturday afternoon.
Zach Senyshyn did not disappoint in his NHL debut Thursday night, and the 22-year-old has quite the story to tell to his grandkids some day.
Jaroslav Halak made 26 saves for his fifth shutout of the season and 47th of his career, and the short-handed Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Thursday night.
If you need your daily dose of positivity, look no further than Craig Cunningham.
Bruins fans will finally get a glimpse of 2015 first-round pick Zach Senyshyn.
The inherent imbalance of the NHL's playoff format has been criticized quite a bit in Atlantic Division cities in recent weeks. Those complaints, though, aren't leading to any changes.
A vigil was held Friday evening in Burrillville, Rhode Island for Kylee Monteiro, the pregnant teenager allegedly murdered by her boyfriend.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled off the center field wall to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning on Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Friday night.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
While it remains early, there is a chance a hurricane could reach North Carolina a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the area and residents with ties to New England said they're still recovering.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Thursday night.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
A vigil was held Friday evening in Burrillville, Rhode Island for Kylee Monteiro, the pregnant teenager allegedly murdered by her boyfriend.
The story of dog that was abandoned in a cage in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with a sign that said "free" on it was a hoax, police said on Friday.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled off the center field wall to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning on Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Friday night.
Rhamondre Stevenson might not start for the New England Patriots in Week 4, but the veteran running back should still see plenty of the touches when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers.
Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins and ready to help both those on the ice and in the front office.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided an unfortunate medical update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams on Friday.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.