Though he hasn’t played in the playoffs, Jaroslav Halak’s regular-season contributions helped keep starting goalie Tuukka Rask fresh.

Boston and Bobby Orr swept the expansion-era Blues in the 1970 series.

Boston will take a 2-0 lead to Carolina in the Eastern Conference finals after rolling to a 6-2 victory.

Boston has a 3-2 series lead, but Blue Jackets Coach John Tortorella is confidence his team will force Game 7.

David Pastrnak scored just one goal in the first four games against Columbus, but strikes for two in the third period of Boston’s Game 5 victory.

Boston jumps to a two-goal lead in the first period to advance to the second round against Columbus.

The first-round series between Boston and Toronto is stretched to the limit for the second straight year.

Jake DeBrusk has two goals and an assist as Boston ends a two-game losing streak and will start the playoffs at home against Toronto.

Boston moves closer to clinching home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs.