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There may be no job in sports that's more difficult to maintain consistent performance. One need look no further than Frederik Andersen for the perfect illustration of the extreme swings that can happen from one night to the next.
A bad penalty call cost the Bruins a goal in their Game 3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night, and though they're pretty ticked off about it, they're not going to let those feelings linger into Game 4.
Ryan Donato got his first taste of NHL playoff action on Saturday night, but the rookie will be heading back to the press box for Game 3.
The Bruins' first line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak has reduced Auston Matthews to a score-less pedestrian player on the ice.
Proceeds from a raffle at Game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday night between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will be donated to the family of slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.
Nazem Kadri didn't like a hit that he saw delivered by Tommy Wingels on Thursday night, so he delivered what he believed to be some on-ice justice.
He's no star, but Adam McQuaid stood out in Game 1 with a couple of lengthy second-period penalty-kill shifts which helped preserve a 1-1 tie and set up the Bruins for a four-goal outburst.
"It's probably a good thing that it went numb right away, that I didn't really feel a whole lot after that. I know my ear was kind of hanging on for dear life. I'm just happy to have it."
David Pastrnak became the 12th player in Bruins history to record a three or more points in a playoff game at 21 years of age or younger, and then celebrated by wearing a unique hat.
Everybody knows what comes around once the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin: incredible goals, big hits, flashy saves, and ... neck licks?
The Bruins, up 1-0 on the Maple Leafs after a convincing 5-1 victory in Game 1, are hoping the NHL takes care of Toronto's Nazem Kadri following a predatory and dirty hit on forward Tommy Wingels in the third period.
A surprisingly sensational regular season that raised expectations multiple notches doesn't mean that anything less than a Cup championship will tarnish what the Bruins accomplished through the first 82 games.
The puck drops Wednesday night in three series, and so the NHL's death march to the Stanley Cup begins.
Off the ice, Rick nash doesn't shy away from his fan- and media-generated reputation. He knows that when he came to Boston in the Feb. 25 trade with the New York Rangers, he brought with him his 200-foot game, his tough-to-control size and a past filled with unmet postseason production expectations.
When you play for the Bruins, there are a lot of legacies to live up to. Even if you're a fourth-liner.
Here's which players in particular the Bruins will have to be wary of at all times.
Will this be the Winnipeg Jets' year? They'll be tough to beat with Connor Hellebuyck in the net.
Sunday's loss to the Panthers gave the Bruins some hard lessons for what they're going to have to do in the playoffs to make sure they don't continue to replicate their performances of the past week and a half.
It took until the final night of the regular season, but the Boston Bruins now know their first-round playoff opponent.
The Bruins didn't seem like the team with the most to gain until it was too late Sunday night.
The 78-year-old national anthem singer has been a fixture at Bruins games for 42 years.
The NHL's playoff picture can get complex. Here's an effort at laying out what can happen for the Bruins to earn the No. 1 seed.
The Bruins can't spend too much time worrying about seeding. They have to get healthy and in sync now that they're on just their second losing streak of three or more games this season.
Every single one of the Bruins' games since mid-March has been played against a team either in the playoff structure or just outside of it. The trend will continue on Thursday night in Sunrise.
Fortunately, over the past few months, the 41-year-old Chara has let the world in.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a 28-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said that Democrats are ready to negotiate with Republicans as a government shutdown looms.
Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
A historic Baptist church in Boston is undergoing major renovations with help from some former inmates.
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.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said that Democrats are ready to negotiate with Republicans as a government shutdown looms.
A historic Baptist church in Boston is undergoing major renovations with help from some former inmates.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
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.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a 28-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
A volleyball player at Salem High School is now the proud holder of a school record.
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.
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.