Here’s how Bruins made NHL playoff history with Game 7 vs. Leafs, originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
It wasn’t easy, but the Boston Bruins advanced to the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 in overtime to eliminate the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins held a 3-1 series lead at one point, but the Leafs fought back with gutsy wins in Games 5 and 6 to push the series to a do-or-die Game 7. Unfortunately for the Leafs, their comeback attempt failed. short Saturday at TD Garden.
It was the Bruins’ fourth Game 7 victory over the Leafs in the first round this century. They also defeated Toronto this way in 2013, 2018 and 2019.
The Bruins now have 16 Game 7 wins in their 100-year history, surpassing the rival Montreal Canadiens for the most ever. The Bruins have played a total of 31 Game 7s as a franchise, which is also a record. The Leafs rank second with 27 Game 7s played. Toronto’s 15 Game 7 losses are tied for the most ever by the Bruins.
Here’s a look at the teams with the most Game 7 wins in playoff history.
1. Boston Bruins: 16-15
2. Montreal Canadiens: 15-9
3. Detroit Red Wings: 14-11
4. Toronto Maple Leafs: 12-15
5. New York Rangers: 11-7
Next up for the Bruins is a second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers, who upset the Original Six club in the first round last season. The B’s now have their chance for revenge. Game 1 of the series is Monday night in Florida.
