The Boston Bruins are making NHL playoff history after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in a thrilling Game 7 to advance to the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This was a hard-fought victory for the Bruins, who had a commanding 3-1 series lead before the Leafs staged a comeback by winning Games 5 and 6.
The Bruins have now won their fourth Game 7 against the Leafs in the first round this century, marking their fourth straight victory over their rivals. They previously defeated Toronto in Game 7 matchups in 2013, 2018, and 2019, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in clutch situations.
With this win, the Bruins now have an impressive record of 16 Game 7 victories in their storied history, surpassing the rival Montreal Canadiens for the most all-time. They have played in a total of 31 Game 7s as a franchise, setting a new record. The Leafs come in second with just one less Game 7 victory than the Bruins but are tied with them for the most Game 7 losses at an unfortunate total of fifteen.
Looking ahead to their next series, the Bruins will face off against the Florida Panthers. They will be seeking revenge after being upset by their division rivals last season during their first round exit from last year’s playoffs. The two teams will meet again on Monday night in Florida for Game One of what promises to be an intense and exciting second-round series between two powerhouse teams.
