Boston’s David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron showed in Game 1 why they form one of the best forward lines in hockey.

Jaroslav Halak stops 35 shots to win his fourth straight game since starter Tuukka Rask opted out of the playoffs.

Boston must wait for other Eastern Conference series to finish before learning its opponent for the second round of the playoffs.

David Krejci has shown his typical versatility, and had a goal and an assist in Game 5 to help Boston finish off the Carolina Hurricanes with a 2-1 win.

David Pastrnak returns and assists on both goals, and Boston wins its first-round playoff series in five games.

Jake DeBrusk scored two goals in Boston’s come-from-behind win over Carolina in Game 4.

Jake DeBrusk scores twice in the third period as Boston rallies from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

Shortly after learning Tuukka Rask was opting out of the playoffs, Boston rallied behind his replacement, Jaroslav Halak.

Without fans in the stands, Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask said “it just feels dull at times” after Thursday’s Game 2 loss to Carolina.

Former Bruin Dougie Hamilton scores the winning goal in the third period, and Carolina takes a 3-2 victory in Game 2 of the first-round series.