Dreams Of A 'Boston Slam' Are Now Officially Dead, Thanks To The Celtics
Dark times have fallen upon the Boston sports landscape. The darkest of times, some might say. Sports fans will have to settle for just two or three championships this year.
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Dark times have fallen upon the Boston sports landscape. The darkest of times, some might say. Sports fans will have to settle for just two or three championships this year.
Brad Marchand was a man of few words -- again -- to start his press conference on Wednesday. Then he opened up and gave some great answers.
Charlie McAvoy said he'd use his extra time to heal up, but maybe he should consider taking a quick online law class.
With Charlie McAvoy suspended for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Boston Bruins have to find a new dance partner for Zdeno Chara in their top defensive pair.
When it comes to who will win, well, we can't predict that. But we can catalog what's happened thus far this postseason to try to paint a clear picture of what to expect.
The Boston Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy when the Eastern Conference finals begin this week.
Coming off their Game 6 win in Monday night in Columbus to wrap up a series victory, the Bruins will get some rest, but not a whole lot of it, before welcoming the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
So, to try to strike a balance between that positive vibe that folks are feeling in Boston and in Raleigh, here's a look at some reasons to feel great about the Bruins in their upcoming series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and here's also a look at some reasons to feel a bit worried for the Bruins.
Charlie McAvoy was only assessed a two-minute minor penalty for his hit to the head of Josh Anderson on Monday night. But the Bruins' defenseman may be facing some further punishment.
It didn't matter what the Columbus Blue Jackets threw at Tuukka Rask during the sixth postseason shutout of his career.
After eliminating the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, Bruins forward Brad Marchand was in no mood to talk to Kyle Bukauskas of SportsNet Canada.
The Boston Bruins are moving on to the Eastern Conference Final.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy caught a break in Game 6 against the Blue Jackets, but will likely be hearing from the NHL for a hit to the head on Columbus' Josh Anderson.
It looked like the Bruins had just taken an early lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. But then replay did its thing and wiped the tally off the board.
On the morning of Game 6, John Tortorella has now entered the business of assessing the status of opposing players.
Tuukka Rask's performance thus far has been the No. 1 reason the Bruins are not only still playing but are up 3-2 in their second-round series over the Blue Jackets.
Many times before, such moments have sunken teams. But the Bruins showed that they would not let it happen.
It took a wild-and-crazy, up-and-down ride in the third period before a winner could be decided between the Bruins and Blue Jackets in Game 5 on Saturday night.
On Thursday night, David Backes did the little things the Bruins have needed against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Because of that, he'll be back in the lineup Saturday when the B's try to break a 2-2 series tie in Boston.
With the Bruins' impressive Game 4 win in Columbus on Thursday night, we now know there will be a Game 6 on Monday. And now we know what time that Game 6 on Monday will get underway.
The Bruins' Game 4 win over the Blue Jackets was all about Tuukka Rask.
The Blue Jackets scored their first goal of Game 4 with some controversy, as the puck hit the protective netting before it was scored.
You may have heard once or twice that hockey players are pretty tough. The reputation is well-earned -- and it even applies to the highly skilled guys.
Despite his struggles, David Pastrnak will be back on Boston's top line Thursday night against the Blue Jackets.
On Wednesday afternoon, after having some time to settle down, Marchand ... didn't regret a thing.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
In the wake of Louisa Gag's death, Mayor Wu is promising more protection for Boston bike lanes and cyclists.
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back on the field starting Saturday, as training camp gets underway ahead of the upcoming season.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
In the wake of Louisa Gag's death, Mayor Wu is promising more protection for Boston bike lanes and cyclists.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Police say it was a case of alleged littering that sparked a road rage incident in Hingham, Massachusetts.
Patrick Clancy's motion to suppress media access to his 911 call and pictures of his deceased children at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was approved by a judge Friday.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Patriots have offered to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, team owner Robert Kraft says.
The defending AFC champion New England Patriots are back on the field starting Saturday, as training camp gets underway ahead of the upcoming season.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
DeAndre Hopkins will be with the New England Patriots for the start of training camp this week, but not for a tryout.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.