The Boston Bruins made history with their thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, advancing to the second round. The win was a testament to the Bruins’ resilience and determination, as they held a commanding 3-1 series lead before the Leafs staged a dramatic comeback by winning Games 5 and 6 to force a deciding game.
The Bruins’ Game 7 win marked their fourth triumph over the Leafs in this century, having previously won in overtime in 2013, 2018, and 2019. This victory further cemented their reputation as one of the most successful teams in NHL history when it comes to winning big games under pressure.
With this win, the Bruins now have an impressive record of 16 Game 7 victories in their storied century-long history, surpassing their longstanding rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, for most all-time wins. Their success has been built on their ability to come through in clutch situations and overcome adversity time and again. The Leafs come in second with just one less Game 7 wins than Bruins but are tied with them for most Game losses at fifteen.
Looking ahead, the Bruins will face off against Florida Panthers in Round Two of Stanley Cup Playoffs seeking revenge for last season’s first-round upset loss. The series will begin with Game One scheduled for Monday night at Florida’s home arena. With this new challenge ahead of them, they remain determined to continue their dominance on the ice and make more playoff history.
