bruins 5, rangers 2
Bruins defeat Rangers to take 2-0 series lead
Five Bruins scored as Boston extended its lead over the Rangers in their second-round playoff series.
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bruins 5, rangers 2
Five Bruins scored as Boston extended its lead over the Rangers in their second-round playoff series.
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