Here’s how the Bruins made NHL playoff history with Game 7 victory against the 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 take the series to a do-or-die Game 7. Unfortunately for the Leafs, their comeback attempt in the series 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, moving them past their 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 games 7 played. Toronto’s 15 Game 7 losses are tied for the most in Bruins history.
Here’s a look at the teams with the most Game 7 wins in playoff history.
1. Boston Bruins: 16-15
2. Montreal Canadians: 15-9
3. Detroit Red Wings: 14-11
4. Toronto Maple Leaves: 12-15
5. New York Rangers: 11-7
Next up for the Bruins 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 the chance to get revenge. The first game of the series is Monday night at Florida.
