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.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Alvin Campbell was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple women while posing as an Uber driver in Boston.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Friday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash, the department said Monday.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
An off-duty Massachusetts State Trooper is currently off the job after police said he was seen on video punching another off-duty trooper at a bar.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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."
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.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.