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Ups And Downs From The Bruins' Home-Opening Win Over New Jersey
Here are the ups and downs (mostly ups) from the Bruins' home opener.
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Here are the ups and downs (mostly ups) from the Bruins' home opener.
Before their home opener, Boston welcomed two of their legends to center ice to drop the ceremonial first puck.
Patrice Bergeron did his job and David Backes was finally able to do the job he was really signed on July 1 to do.
Patrice Bergeron made a triumphant return to the Boston lineup, scoring with 1:15 left to give the Bruins a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils Thursday night.
Here are five things to watch for as the Bruins take on the New Jersey Devils in the home opener.
Bergeron's return will be most welcome for a Bruins team that went 2-1 without him in their first three games.
Patrice Bergeron's return should help the Bruins iron out some of the troubles they've had on the back end.
The Bruins had their leader back on the ice on Wednesday, as Patrice Bergeron made his return to practice.
The Bruins weren't perfect in their first three games, but four points out of six is a good start as they return to Boston.
Tuukka Rask leads the "ups" from the Bruins' up-and-down 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.
Rask kept the Bruins alive against Winnipeg with many key saves. Here are two of the biggest ones in the first period.
The Winnipeg Jets failed to convert on five power plays on Monday night at the MTS Centre, enabling the Boston Bruins to escape with a 4-1 victory.
The Bruins will be without Bergeron for at least one more game, but could get him back for the home opener.
The Maple Leafs used a three-goal first period to win their home opener.
Claude Julien said the Bruins center remains day-to-day, but did not make the trip to take on the Maple Leafs.
Rob Refsnyder hit a game-winning single with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox over the Texas Rangers 5-4 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by the Boston Red Sox for calling a fan a homophobic slur.
The Celtics will reportedly tip off the 2024-25 NBA season on October 22 with a tilt against the New York Knicks.
Trevor Story is set to take a big step in his recovery on Monday, opening the door to a possible return to the Red Sox in 2024.
Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kyle Teel are one step closer to the big leagues, as the Red Sox' three top prospects have all been promoted to Triple-A Worcester.
Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox have apologized for a homophobic slur Duran aimed at a heckling fan at Fenway Park Sunday.
Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer to key a five-run fifth inning, Yordan Alvarez followed with his third homer in two games and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2.
Patriots fans might get a chance to see more of rookie quarterback Drake Maye during this week's preseason game.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
Investigators believe a suspect who has stolen mail from blue postal service mailboxes in Franklin was able to break into the boxes using keys stolen from a letter carrier.
A waterfront restaurant in Salem is doing its part to help a Norwood boy after the health department shut down his ice cream stand fundraiser.
A "highly aggressive" 1,300-pound bull that escaped while being brought to a slaughterhouse caused a multi-car crash on 495..
Health officials in New Hampshire said five cases of Legionnaire's disease have been traced to a cooling tower at a resort in downtown Lincoln.
Massachusetts is the best state to live in thanks to its health care and education systems, WalletHub says.
If you've seen "ricezempic" on TikTok, you might be wondering - does it really work? It doesn't, according to experts.
Health officials in New Hampshire said five cases of Legionnaire's disease have been traced to a cooling tower at a resort in downtown Lincoln.
A text messaging program could help teens walk away from e-cigarettes.
A drug used to treat nausea could be used in the fight against breast cancer.
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence model that accurately detect three common pediatric eye conditions.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
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.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
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?
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
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.
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.
Rob Refsnyder hit a game-winning single with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox over the Texas Rangers 5-4 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by the Boston Red Sox for calling a fan a homophobic slur.
The Celtics will reportedly tip off the 2024-25 NBA season on October 22 with a tilt against the New York Knicks.
Trevor Story is set to take a big step in his recovery on Monday, opening the door to a possible return to the Red Sox in 2024.
Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kyle Teel are one step closer to the big leagues, as the Red Sox' three top prospects have all been promoted to Triple-A Worcester.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
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.