The Boston Bruins forced a seventh game after defeating the St. Louis Blues 5-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday night at the Enterprise Center.

Boston Bruins star defenseman Zdeno Chara was in the lineup against the St. Louis Blues for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist is facing discipline for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was transported to the hospital for evaluation after a hard hit into the boards by St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist.

Boston Bruins forward David Backes delivered a huge hit on St. Louis Blues winger Sammy Blais during the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

The Boston Bruins had a masterful performance from goaltender Tuukka Rask, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 to reach the Eastern Conference finals.

The Pittsburgh Penguins talk a lot about turning the page from one game to the next, but they also have had several outings that sting enough to linger.

BOSTON -- Veteran Boston Bruins forward David Backes is expected to miss at least the first three or four weeks of the season while receiving treatment for diverticulitis, a digestive-system ailment.

The NHL announced Sunday the available and protected lists for the 30 teams who will provide players to the Vegas Golden Knights in this week's expansion draft.

BOSTON -- The Ottawa Senators escaped with a win after blowing a three-goal lead Monday night.

BOSTON -- The Ottawa Senators accomplished all kinds of things Thursday night, and they did it without their best player.

BOSTON -- To call Tuesday night's game against the Nashville Predators a must-win for the Bruins would have been a stretch.

EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers clinched their first playoff spot in 11 years and dealt the Los Angeles Kings' postseason hopes a near-fatal blow with a 2-1 victory at Rogers Place on Tuesday.

NEW YORK -- The calendar says the NHL playoffs begin April 12.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ryan Ellis scored two goals and Pekka Rinne stopped 25 shots Monday night as the Nashville Predators warmed up after a sluggish first period for a 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes in Bridgestone Arena.