The Boston Bruins achieved a historic Game 7 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins emerged victorious with a 2-1 overtime win, securing their place in the second round. The series had been tied at 3-3, but the Bruins’ Game 7 win sealed it for them.
This marked the fourth Game 7 victory that the Bruins have achieved over the Leafs in the first round this century, after previous wins in 2013, 2018, and 2019. With this victory, the Bruins now hold the record for the most Game 7 wins in NHL history, surpassing the Montreal Canadiens. The franchise has played in a total of 31 Game 7s, while the Leafs are in second place with 27 Game 7s.
The Bruins will now face off against the Florida Panthers in the second round of playoffs. This is a rematch of last season’s first round series where Panthers upsetted them. The two teams have a long rivalry dating back to their days as division rivals in Eastern Conference and both sides are looking forward to this highly anticipated clash.
