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Some dejected Bruins wait to see if the Capitals' Nic Dowd's overtime goal would stand. It did, giving Washington the Game 1 victory Saturday night.
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Capitals strike first as Nic Dowd tips home overtime winner to edge Bruins in series opener

Jake DeBrusk and Nick Ritchie scored for Boston, which will look to even the best-of-seven series Monday night.

It’s business as usual as former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara faces his old team in first round of playoffs

The Bruins made the offseason decision to move on from their 14-year captain and defensive stalwart, who signed a one-year contract with the Capitals.

It’s taken longer than he might have expected, but Taylor Hall is finally positioned for long playoff run

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft, the Bruins winger has 680 regular-season games under his belt, but only 14 games of playoff experience.

As the NHL playoffs begin, why not the Bruins?

They are Boston’s best hope for returning another crown to Titletown.

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Zdeno Chara waved goodbye to the Bruins after 14 seasons and hello to the Washington Capitals.
It’s a good time to stream Zdeno Chara docuseries
“Chara: Made For This,’’ is now available on Peacock. The first three episodes aired previously on NBC Sports Network, with the series premiering in September 2020.

Matt Porter | Sunday hockey notes
After six years in the league, the Sabres' Jack Eichel still has yet to skate in the playoffs.
Many paths could lead Jack Eichel to Boston
The 24-year-old Eichel, who has been hurt much of this season, carries a $10 million hit for the next six years.

A Bruins-centric guide to the NHL playoffs: Schedule, how to watch, and storylines to follow

The Bruins went 4-2-2 against Washington this season.

Taylor Hall has found right fit with Bruins, looks forward to postseason

The former No. 1 overall pick and Hart Trophy winner has enjoyed the atmosphere around the team since being acquired at the trade deadline.

As Bruins and Capitals prep for intense showdown in playoffs, the ‘bad blood’s already there’

The teams met eight times during the regular season, and Boston needs to be wary of big Washington winger Tom Wilson.

Can the Bruins win the Stanley Cup? Talking Tuukka Rask, Zdeno Chara, and the NHL playoffs

The Globe hosted subscribers for a special Zoom event. See what our coverage team thinks might happen.

NESN’s Bruins broadcasters will miss the road more than ever during the playoffs

Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley both say they feed off the crowd and the atmosphere, but that energy won't be present in the studio.

Watch: Brad Marchand discusses why he’s been so successful at scoring shorthanded goals

In an interview with the Globe, the Bruins' franchise leader in shorthanded goals explained what he’s thinking when a shorthanded scoring opportunity develops.

Bruins extend agreement to have their games broadcast on The Sports Hub

The Sports Hub has been the radio home of the Bruins since launching as a sports station in August 2009.

Bruins ratings on NESN soar to highest level since 2014-15 season

The broadcasts saw growth of 10 percent or greater in some notable demographics, including adults 18-34 and men 25-54.

Of course it’s Zdeno Chara vs. the Bruins in the playoffs: ‘You probably could have guessed it was going to play out this way’

The question is, how much of an advantage is Big Z's deep knowledge of the Bruins' personnel and system?

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Some dejected Bruins wait to see if the Capitals' Nic Dowd's overtime goal would stand. It did, giving Washington the Game 1 victory Saturday night.

Nic Dowd tips home overtime winner as Capitals edge Bruins in playoff opener

Jake DeBrusk and Nick Ritchie scored for Boston, which will look to even the best-of-seven series Monday night. 1 hour ago

Vanessa Bryant speaks on behalf of Class of 2020 inductee, the late Kobe Bryant, alongside presenter Michael Jordan during the basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on Saturday.

Vanessa Bryant accepts late husband Kobe’s induction into basketball Hall of Fame with moving tribute

Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January 2020, was the final of the nine inductees, and his widow gracefully told the world of his accomplishments and his passion. 1 hour ago

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St. Mary's catcher Felicia D'Alessandro hugs pitcher Lily Newhall after they defeated Austin Prep in Saturday's Catholic Central League matchup.

Lily Newhall, St. Mary’s softball strike back at Catholic Central League rival Austin Prep

The junior struck out 16 for the No. 8 Spartans to upset the No. 3 Cougars, helping to avenge a loss from the 2019 Division 3 North final. 1 hour ago

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Alex Verdugo, No. 99 on the roster, turned 25 Saturday, and celebrated with a first-inning solo homer.

Birthday boy Alex Verdugo homers, Martin Pérez cruises as Red Sox bounce Angels

The game marked the first time Verdugo’s family got a chance to see him play at Fenway following a 2020 season without any fans in the stands. 2 hours ago

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora stayed patient and is now getting results from the bottom of the order.

No doubt Alex Cora has made a big difference this season with the Red Sox

With a mix-and-match roster that requires a new batting order or defensive lineup almost every day, the Sox are 25-16. 2 hours ago

Musician Ne-Yo performs as the late professional basketball player and Class of 2020 inductee Kobe Bryant is honored during the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on May 15, 2021 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

‘It’s an honor’: The Hall of Fame’s class of 2020 enshrined

Kobe Bryant is in the Hall now, along with contemporaries Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, headliners of a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night, more than a year after being announced as the Hall’s Class of 2020.

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Zdeno Chara (left) tangled with Patrice Bergeron in Chara's first game at TD Garden with the Capitals in March.

It’s business as usual as former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara faces his old team in first round of playoffs

The Bruins made the offseason decision to move on from their 14-year captain and defensive stalwart, who signed a one-year contract with the Capitals.

Barbara Stevens (center) shakes hands with presenters Geno Auriemma and Muffet McGraw during the the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on Saturday.

Former Bentley coach Barbara Stevens inducted into basketball Hall of Fame

Stevens is a five-time Division 2 coach of the year and led the Falcons to the 2014 national championship.