Bruins, Celtics fans say busy playoff weekend is "Boston at its best"
Fans had plenty of excitement this weekend with the Bruins and Celtics starting their postseason runs on Sunday.
Watch CBS News
Fans had plenty of excitement this weekend with the Bruins and Celtics starting their postseason runs on Sunday.
Brad Marchand is gearing up for the Stanley Cup Final with the Florida Panthers, and isn't going to make the same mistakes he made in this moment during his 16 years with the Boston Bruins.
Brad Marchand is heading back to the Stanley Cup Final, but the former Boston Bruins captain admitted Wednesday night it will be a little odd to do so in a Florida Panthers sweater.
Defenseman Michael Callahan -- a Franklin native -- was called back up to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday and will join the team for its upcoming road trip. Callahan discussed the team's chances to build momentum on the trip and what he improved on during his stint in Providence of the AHL.
Boston Bruins president Cam Neely would love to go out and make moves to help the team make a run at a Stanley Cup, but explained that it's not clear yet if the team should be buying or retooling at the NHL trade deadline.
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is promising to make some big moves this offseason to help get Boston over the hump in the playoffs. But his priority is extending young goaltender Jeremy Swayman to a long-term deal.
The Bruins are shifting to offseason mode after losing to the Florida Panthers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. The Boston front office has money to spend and some decisions to make this summer, with Jake DeBrusk heading to free agency and the Linus Ullmark trade rumors set to fire up again. Plus, Jeremy Swayman will need a new contract. Steve Burton and Bob Beers break it all down!
Brad Marchand things Sam Bennett got away with a cheap shot in Game 3 of the Bruins-Panthers playoff series, but he isn't going to complain. Hits like that are part of playoff hockey, and everyone has to be willing to do whatever it takes to win a game.
Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery and David Pastrnak react after Boston held on for a 2-1 win over the Panthers in Game 5, saving their season and forcing a Game 6 back in Boston.
Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers says that Florida's Sam Bennett should have been suspended for Game 4 against the Bruins because of his hit on Brad Marchand in Game 3. Beers also says that Bennett should have been called for a cross-check and goalie interference on his controversial goal in Game 4, adding the NHL "botched" the Bennett situation "all the way around."
Pat Maroon isn't expecting a chance to dance with Matt Tkachuk in Bruins-Panthers Game 3, but if Florida tries any more funny business he'll be taking numbers.
The Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs series heats up tonight; the winner takes the series lead.
The Bruins survived and moved on with a Game 7 win over the Maple Leafs on David Pastrnak's overtime winner Saturday night, and will now face the Florida Panthers. Steve Burton and Bob Beers break down the series -- and whether or not there could be a goaltending change -- as Boston will be going for revenge after last postseason's defeat.
The Bruins will look to send the Maple Leafs into the offseason on Tuesday night when they resume their NHL playoff series at TD Garden. Brad Marchand's strong play and Jeremy Swayman's incredible goaltending -- plus some great special teams contributions -- has the Bruins up 3-1 in the series. Steve Burton and Bob Beers discuss the series so far on WBZ-TV's Sports Final.
Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round.
The Toronto Maple Leafs upped the physicality on the Bruins in Game 2 at TD Garden on Monday night and evened the playoff series with a 3-2 win. Now the Bruins have to answer in Game 3 in Toronto on Wednesday night. Will they? WBZ-TV's Dan Roche breaks it down, and discusses the goalie decisions by Jim Montgomery.
Will it be Jeremy Swayman or Linus Ullmark in net for the Bruins when they host the Maple Leafs for Game 2 at TD Garden on Monday night? Head coach Jim Montgomery won't say, but he had plenty of jokes for reporters.
The Bruins won all four games against the Leafs in the regular season and have won each of their last six playoff matchups. Bruins captain says that all means nothing once this playoff series starts in Boston on Saturday night.
Pat Maroon was on the ice with his Bruins teammates on Monday for the first time since the team acquired him at the trade deadline. Maroon discussed his practice and gave a potential window for his return.
The Bruins' brass of Cam Neely, Charlie Jacobs, and Don Sweeney shared their thoughts -- and shock -- about the team's first-round exit after a record-setting regular season.
The Bruins lost to the Panthers in overtime, crushing the hearts of Boston fans pulling for two teams in the post-season.
A historic Bruins could be all for naught, depending what happens Sunday night at TD Garden.
WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
The Bruins captain practiced with the team on Tuesday and believes he'll be good to go for Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Bergeron said that getting the fourth win of a series is always the toughest, so the Bruins have to remain the hunters on Wednesday.
The Bruins haven't had Patrice Bergeron for their playoff series against the Panthers and have been without David Krejci the last two games. But Boston went down to Florida and won both games, giving them a 3-1 series lead. Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers join Dan Roche to break down the series so far, and highlights which players have stepped up for Boston.
Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.
Wilyer Abreu homered twice, All-Star Willson Contreras went deep in his first game back from a five-game suspension, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Storms and downpours are expected to move through Massachusetts on Saturday, paving the way for the return of wildfire smoke.
Ariana Grande is coming to Boston next week and one of her biggest fans in Massachusetts will be there after resolving a ticket issue with StubHub.
The Starbucks at South Station in Boston has been shut down after a video showed rodents eating the food in the display case.
The Starbucks at South Station in Boston has been shut down due to a rodent infestation.
Storms and downpours are expected to move through Massachusetts on Saturday, paving the way for the return of wildfire smoke.
Ariana Grande is coming to Boston next week and one of her biggest fans in Massachusetts will be there after resolving a ticket issue with StubHub.
Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.
The ICE officer who killed a Colombian man in Maine is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues, relatives say.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
Wilyer Abreu homered twice, All-Star Willson Contreras went deep in his first game back from a five-game suspension, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in the first game of a doubleheader.
After his draft stock dipped due to an injury, Brody Bumila was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft and agreed to join the Texas Rangers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
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.
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.