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The Bruins battled back from behind on the strength of secondary scoring contributions to take Stanley Cup Final, Game #1 over the Blues by a score of 4-2. Tune in for Game #2 on Wednesday at TD Garden, 8:00 PM ET.
- Having shed their rust, the Bruins were finally able to test the familiar young goaltender that took the Blues from worst to first in the Western Conference. Patriot Ledger
- Also, nice elbow to David Backes’ head, there, Jordan Binnington. WEEI
- Apparently all that scary rust flaked off the Bruins during the first intermission. NBC Sports
- Sticktaps to Bruce Cassidy and Sean Kuraly for last nigh’s win- judicious deployment of the Bruins’ energy line was key For Boston. The Hockey News
- Torey Krug demonstrated remarkable restraint in his highlight-reel hit on Robert Thomas. (With video). Bruins Daily
- The Krug hit was a momentum changer, and the Blues subsequently blew a two goal lead. But as Patrice Bergeron cautions us “It’s one game.” TSN
- How ‘bout that heaping helping of Cliffy Hockey last night? Connor Clifton has honed his skill and now makes the most of his remarkable hockey instinct. HockeyBuzz
- Boston hit a franchise record in achieving the comeback win. (With video) NESN
- How did the Bruins get here? Don't discount a lot of innovation and infrastructure investment from ownership and management. Press Herald
- You may have recognized the honorary flag captains from last night- it was great to see them all again. @NHLBruins
- I don’t usually duplicate links, but Charlie Coyle’s Players Tribune piece is remarkable. It is about family, and about a key event in Coyle’s young life. Read it. (Link included) WEEI