Bruins' David Backes Will Put Friendship With Blues Players On Hold During Stanley Cup Final
David Backes has waited 13 years for his shot at the Stanley Cup. He's finally getting his chance with the Boston Bruins -- against his former team.
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David Backes has waited 13 years for his shot at the Stanley Cup. He's finally getting his chance with the Boston Bruins -- against his former team.
Here's how the Bruins and Blues stack up against each other heading into the Stanley Cup Final.
There isn't much that we can take from Boston and St. Louis' two regular season meetings, but at least it's a great excuse to watch some hockey highlights.
The Bruins will finally take the ice again Thursday night. But they won't be playing their Stanley Cup Final opponent; instead, they'll be squaring off against each other.
It's the Bruins vs. the Blues for the Stanley Cup Final, and that's a problem for Jim and Pam from "The Office."
This Bruins-Blues rematch is a showdown between two of the NHL's best teams since Jan. 1.
Shannon McCarthy of Stoughton is in the fight of her life. First breast cancer, and now a mass in her pancreas requiring major surgery.
Here's a look back at all of the championship meetings involving Boston and St. Louis, as well as a stray nugget or two about the two cities intermingling in the sports world.
At long last, the Boston Bruins finally know their opponent for the Stanley Cup Final.
The Boston Bruins have a very, very long wait before the start of the Stanley Cup Final, so they're looking to stay sharp. They also want to see their fans again.
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final won't begin until May 27, and there's nothing you can do to change that. What you can do is try to stay busy in order to keep yourself entertained. And considering the layoff is 10 days, well hey, here's 10 things you can do to help pass the time.
At 42 years old, Zdeno Chara is the elder statesman of the Boston Bruins locker room. There are a few teammates who weren't even alive when he broke into the NHL.
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy expected to have Zdeno Chara back at practice later this week. He was only off by a few days.
The Bruins would love to play some hockey again. They just have to wait another full week before they take the ice for the Stanley Cup Final.
The Boston Bruins finally know when they can get back to work.
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Tom Brady appears to agree.
There are nights when Patrice Bergeron's impact cannot be seen on the score sheet. Game 4 against the Hurricanes was not one of those nights.
A handful of Bruins veterans will be playing in their third Stanley Cup Final next week. But for one veteran, it will be his long-awaited first shot at raising Lord Stanley's Cup.
Boston head coach Bruce Cassidy gave a quick but promising update on Zdeno Chara and expects to have the captain on the ice for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Rod Brind'Amour and Zdeno Chara created a positive moment in a world that sometimes needs one.
The Bruins earned a trip to the Stanley Cup Final. That's great, but the real work begins now.
Boston's top line kept finding ways to score, especially on the power play. With a chance to clinch another series, Tuukka Rask was perfect — again.
For the 20th time in franchise history, the Boston Bruins will be playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
If staying out of the penalty box was the Hurricanes' plan, it went haywire in the second period. And it proved costly.
Don Sweeney's vision as general manager for the Boston Bruins is coming together in a significant way this season. And his work is getting recognized by his peers.
A Woburn, Massachusetts man and his 10-year-old Labrador are recovering after they were attacked by a Rottweiler.
Families in Lexington, Massachusetts say they're out thousands of dollars after a travel company took their money and canceled a youth soccer team's long-awaited trip to Europe just one week before departure.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
Mayor Wu and state lawmakers announced $4 million will go toward improving outdoor drug use issues in the area known as Mass and Cass.
The bill will affect the Cannabis Control Commission and marijuana possession limits in Massachusetts.
A Woburn, Massachusetts man and his 10-year-old Labrador are recovering after they were attacked by a Rottweiler.
Families in Lexington, Massachusetts say they're out thousands of dollars after a travel company took their money and canceled a youth soccer team's long-awaited trip to Europe just one week before departure.
The family of a man shot and killed by a Boston police officer last month in Roxbury is demanding accountability for his death.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
The man convicted of killing Salem State student Claire Gravel nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
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.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee at Fenway Park.
The three finalists have been announced for the Patriots Hall of Fame as fans will choose between Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.