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.
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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.
A Massachusetts boy is about to take center stage as the FIFA World Cup comes to Foxboro.
A Massachusetts man has been charged following a deadly crash involving a motorcycle crash.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
A Massachusetts man has been charged following a deadly crash involving a motorcycle crash.
The Boston Pride for the People Parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common Saturday.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
Peter Cohan from Babson College talks about the state of the economy and the job market.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
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 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.
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.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
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.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.