Bruins Wrap: Joakim Nordstrom’s OT Goal Lifts Boston Past Penguins 2-1

Bruins Wrap: Joakim Nordstrom’s OT Goal Lifts Boston Past Penguins 2-1

The Boston Bruins hadn’t had a lot of luck in overtime this season, but it was a different story Friday night. Boston and the Pittsburgh Penguins battled to a 1-1 tie through three periods at TD Garden before Joakim Nordstrom put one past Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry with 1:57 remaining in overtime to give the B’s a 2-1 win. Bruins goalie Jaroslav Halak was tremendous in net, stopping 36 of the 37 shots sent his way. With the win, the Bruins improve to 12-6-4, while the Penguins fall to 8-8-5. Here’s how it all went down: NOTHING DOINGThe Bruins and Penguins played a fast-paced first period, with the... NESN.com

Bruins Notes: Boston ‘Had The Faith’ Before Overtime Victory Vs. Stars

Bruins Notes: Boston ‘Had The Faith’ Before Overtime Victory Vs. Stars

The first line continues to make an impact for the Boston Bruins game in and game out. Such was the case Monday night when the deadly trio of Brad Marchand (1 goal), David Pastrnak (1 goal) and Patrice Bergeron (1 assist) all played key roles in Boston’s 2-1 overtime win over the Dallas Stars at TD Garden. The team certainly needed a win after a frustrating 1-0 loss against the Nashville Predators on Saturday, and Marchand said the B’s knew this game was theirs before the puck dropped. “Even before the game, it just felt like we had the faith tonight,” he said, as seen on “Bruins Overtime Live. “We were determined to

Bruins Wrap: Leon Draisaitl Scores Winner In OT As Boston Falls To Oilers 3-2

Bruins Wrap: Leon Draisaitl Scores Winner In OT As Boston Falls To Oilers 3-2

The start of the Canadian road trip has not been friendly to the Boston Bruins. After falling Wednesday to the Calgary Flames, the B’s dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at Rogers Place. Edmonton needed just 37 seconds to the score the winner, with Leon Draisaitl potting the goal. Jaroslav Halak made 19 saves for the Bruins, while Oilers netminder Cam Talbot turned away 27 shots. The Bruins fall to 4-2-1 with the loss, while the Oilers climb to 3-2-0. Here’s how it all went down. SCORELESS FIRSTNeither side could find the back of the net in the first, but the Bruins ca... NESN.com

Red Sox Wrap: Boston Clinches ALDS With 4-3 Win Over Yankees In Game 4

Red Sox Wrap: Boston Clinches ALDS With 4-3 Win Over Yankees In Game 4

The Red Sox will be playing past the American League Division Series for the first time since 2013. Boston put away the New York Yankees 4-3 in Game 4 on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, clinching the ALDS 3-1 and securing a date with the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. Three of Boston’s runs came in the third inning, with one other coming in the fourth. After that, the Sox relied on the pitching to carry them to victory. Here’s how it went down: GAME IN A WORDClutch. The game hung in the balance the entire time, but clutch showings at different points in the game guided the Red Sox to

Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Xander Bogaerts Sits As Boston Eyes Sweep

Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Xander Bogaerts Sits As Boston Eyes Sweep

Chris Sale is back. The Boston Red Sox activated their ace from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, and will hand him the ball as they eye a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Sale, who missed his last two starts with left shoulder inflammation, will look to pick up right where he left off — one of the most dominant runs by a Red Sox pitcher in recent memory. The Orioles, meanwhile, will turnl to righty Alex Cobb, who’s having an absolutely dreadful season. Following Saturday’s exhausting doubleheader, the Red Sox will feature a new-look lineup in the series finale. Xander Bogaerts will sit for Boston with Brock H... NESN.com

Red Sox Notes: Boston Caps Off Stellar First Half With Best Record In MLB

Red Sox Notes: Boston Caps Off Stellar First Half With Best Record In MLB

The book officially is closed on the Boston Red Sox’s stellar first half of the 2018 Major League Baseball season. Boston ended it on a high note when it beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 from Fenway Park on Sunday afternoon thanks to another home run from Xander Bogaerts, along with some solid offense from the bottom of the order and Craig Kimbrel closing out the game for his 30th save of the season. It’s been an incredible 98 games for the Red Sox. The team has nine grand slams on the season after not hitting one last year, they lead the American League East by 4 1/2 games over the New York Yankees