60 Years After Breaking NHL's Color Barrier With Bruins, Willie O'Ree Enshrined In Hockey Hall Of Fame
Willie O'Ree, the man who broke the NHL's color barrier with the Boston Bruins in 1958, has finally taken his spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Willie O'Ree, the man who broke the NHL's color barrier with the Boston Bruins in 1958, has finally taken his spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
After scoring five goals in four games, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week.
Boston won its second game of the weekend, snagging a victory on home ice against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
David Pastrnak had three goals and an assist to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins will be without Tuukka Rask for an undetermined amount of time.
Boston fans have another Bruins sweater to add to their collection.
When Tuukka Rask was finally put back on the ice for a start on Monday night against the Stars, he was likely eager to re-establish himself and his level of play for the Bruins. It didn't start out so well.
The Blackhawks have fired three-time Stanley Cup winning coach Joel Quenneville.
Goalie Pekka Rinne celebrated his 36th birthday by shutting out the Boston Bruins in the Nashville Predators' 1-0 victory.
While Ottawa's Mark Borowiecki was not penalized for throwing an elbow at Bruins rookie Urho Vaakanainen Tuesday night, the NHL would like to have a word with the Senators defenseman.
The Vancouver Canucks edged the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday night in overtime.
The Edmonton Oilers were one of the final teams in the NHL to play their home opener, and they made the most of their home ice advantage.
The Bruins fell behind early and Calgary cruised to a 5-2 win.
After helping the Bruins go 3-0 last week, Boston forward Patrice Bergeron has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week.
The Boston Red Sox are hosting the Houston Astros in the ALCS this weekend, and the Boston Bruins are stepping aside to let the Red Sox have the Saturday night spotlight.
Patrice Bergeron had a hat trick, scoring his first just 30 seconds into the game, and Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots to earn his first win of the season while leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday.
Some Bruins fans left TD Garden without their hat Monday afternoon, but they probably didn't mind one bit.
Brad Marchand took exception to Lars Eller's goal celebration. A few minutes later, Marchand voiced his displeasure.
There's nothing quite as exciting as the anticipation of a season starting anew. There's also nothing quite as deflating as an opening night dud.
The Bruins open their regular season Wednesday on the road against the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals, who will raise their championship banner during a pregame ceremony.
The 2018-19 season is off to a rough start for Torey Krug.
The Bruins will be collecting donations for victims of the Merrimack Valley explosions during their Saturday preseason game.
There's one preseason game left, Saturday against Philadelphia at TD Garden, and a handful of cuts left to be made. On the heels of the Bruins' next-to-last preseason game, a 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit on Wednesday, here are a few observations heading into the weekend:
The Hartford Whalers will be returning to the ice, if only for one night.
Forward Peter Cehlarik may be a long shot to make the Bruins' opening night roster but he's making the team's roster decisions more difficult with strong play in the preseason.
The New England Patriots area headed back to the postseason after a comeback win over the Ravens.
The Bruins fell to the visiting Ottawa Senators, 6-2, on Sunday at TD Garden.
The Boston Red Sox have made a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for the second time this offseason, this time reportedly acquiring veteran slugger Wilson Contreras.
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his 33 points in the third quarter, Derrick White and Anfernee Simons each had 15, and the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the slumping Toronto Raptors.
The New England Patriots area headed back to the postseason after a comeback win over the Ravens.
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas in Massachusetts this year? A storm on Tuesday may be your last chance.
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
The Boston Red Sox have made a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for the second time this offseason, this time reportedly acquiring veteran slugger Wilson Contreras.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
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.
The New England Patriots area headed back to the postseason after a comeback win over the Ravens.
The Bruins fell to the visiting Ottawa Senators, 6-2, on Sunday at TD Garden.
The Boston Red Sox have made a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for the second time this offseason, this time reportedly acquiring veteran slugger Wilson Contreras.
Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his 33 points in the third quarter, Derrick White and Anfernee Simons each had 15, and the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the slumping Toronto Raptors.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.