See how the Bruins made NHL playoff history with Game 7 victory over the Leafs originally appeared in 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 take the series to a do-or-die Game 7. Unfortunately for the Leafs, their attempt to return to the series fell short Saturday at TD Garden.
It was the Bruins’ fourth Game 7 win 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, which moves them past the rival Montreal Canadiens for the most all-time. The Bruins have played 31 Game 7s as a franchise overall, which is also a record. The Leafs are in second place with 27 Game 7s played. Toronto’s 15 Game 7 losses are tied with the Bruins for the most ever.
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 Leaves: 12-15
5. New York Rangers: 11-7
The Bruins’ next challenge is a second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers, who defeated the Original Six club in the first round last season. The B’s now have their chance for revenge. The first game of the series will be Monday night in Florida.
