John Tortorella Believes Blue Jackets Have 'Dented' Tuukka Rask
On the morning of Game 6, John Tortorella has now entered the business of assessing the status of opposing players.
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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.
The Bruins' Game 4 win over the Blue Jackets was all about Tuukka Rask.
The second-round playoff series between the Bruins and Blue Jackets has been a tremendously spirited and competitive affair. And it's only now just getting good.
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.
All of the physicality has apparently taken its toll, as Nash is not in the lineup for Columbus in Game 4 vs. the Bruins.
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.
Brad Marchand was not suspended for his punch to the head of Scott Harrington. Should he have been? Here's what the NHL has deemed suspension-worthy in the playoffs in recent years.
Sergei Bobrovsky has been good, and the Bruins have been bad. That's a volatile combination for the Bruins, who find themselves in a heap load of trouble in their series against Columbus.
Brad Marchand let his frustration get the best of him once again late in the game, delivering a punch to the back of the head of Columbus' Scott Harrington as the defenseman was kneeling on the ice.
The Boston Bruins dropped Game 3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and now face a 2-1 series hole in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a tradition. A loud one. It's a tradition the Boston Bruins hope to silence over the next few days.
When the primary source of offense dries up for extended stretches, teams often find themselves in a world of trouble. And quick.
Matt Duchene buried a rebound while Patrice Bergeron was in the penalty box to score the game-winner 3:42 into the second overtime period to give the Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory in Boston.
Brad Marchand is at it again, as he's already working to agitate the Blue Jackets.
The Boston Bruins won in Game 1 on Thursday night against the Blue Jackets, but they may have suffered a loss.
As it turned out, playing in a Game 7 was only the appetizer to Coyle's dreaming. The main course came on Thursday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered Thursday night as the hottest team in hockey. Then they met the Boston Bruins.
After an entertaining seven-game tussle with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, the Boston Bruins will now take on the Columbus Blue Jackets for a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets will drop the puck on their Eastern Conference semifinals series Thursday night. Now we know when the rest of the set will take place.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
The mother of a special needs man who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
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.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Deprived of the chance to win and get in, Boston clinched hours later when Detroit lost in regulation to New Jersey and the Red Wings were eliminated from contention.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
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.