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Maple Leafs Beat Bruins, 4-1, To Take Early Series Lead
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.
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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.
After injuries forced him to miss the playoffs the last two years, Brandon Carlo is finally healthy and ready for the postseason.
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.
Brad Marchand has joined a pretty elite group in Bruins history.
Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist,and the Boston Bruins denied Columbus a chance to clinch a playoff spot, beating the Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings beat Boston Bruins 6-3 on Sunday night.
Alex Cora hit a career milestone on Monday night, notching his 500th career win as manager of the Boston Red Sox.
The Patriots may be on the verge of acquiring star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
The Red Sox now trail the Royals by 1 1/2 games for the final American League wild card spot.
Tom Brady had a golden opportunity to catch up with a trio of Boston champs at the Paris Olympics on Monday, and the seven-time Super Bowl champ wasn't going to let it slip away.
Matthew Judon has returned to practice, but the star pass rusher remains an unhappy camper at training camp because of his current contract situation with the New England Patriots.
While there has been a lot of focus on Patriots quarterbacks in training camp, a pair of rookie receivers are turning heads nearly every day.
Matt Ryan made his way to Patriots training camp as he preps for his new gig on The NFL Today. He left Friday's practice with some thoughts on Drake Maye -- and some advice for the rookie quarterback.
Tom Brady showed up at the Olympics with his daughter to watch Simone Biles in the gymnastics finals.
Wilyer Abreu homered twice and tied a career high with four RBIs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her running mate.
A Massachusetts family didn't know that some rare coins were mixed in with an item they sold at a yard sale until they were returned with a very kind note.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
Boston's Duck Boats are moving slower than ever. What was once an 80 minute trip is now sometimes a two-hour tour.
The Boston area could see heavy rain this week, and some could be from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby.
A small study published in the JAMA Network Open suggests that fish oil could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in some people.
Two new studies highlight some of the challenges people face looking for popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Researchers at Kings' College London have found more evidence that excessive smartphone use could impact a teen's mental health.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Marty Kedian is the third person in the U.S. to receive a larynx transplant, and the first active cancer patient to do so.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Alex Cora hit a career milestone on Monday night, notching his 500th career win as manager of the Boston Red Sox.
The Patriots may be on the verge of acquiring star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
The Red Sox now trail the Royals by 1 1/2 games for the final American League wild card spot.
Tom Brady had a golden opportunity to catch up with a trio of Boston champs at the Paris Olympics on Monday, and the seven-time Super Bowl champ wasn't going to let it slip away.
Matthew Judon has returned to practice, but the star pass rusher remains an unhappy camper at training camp because of his current contract situation with the New England Patriots.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.
A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.