2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6
Bruins win Game 6, 3-1, to force a Game 7.
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making them the third-oldest active team in the NHL, and the oldest in the United States.
Quick Facts
- Result
- Bruins Win (Regulation)
- Key moment
- Bruins win 3-1 to force Game 7
Lore & Background
The Bruins are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. They have won six Stanley Cup championships, tied for fourth-most of any team with the Blackhawks (trailing the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings, with 24, 13, and 11, respectively), and tied for second-most for an NHL team based in the United States. The Bruins have also won the Presidents' Trophy four times, with their most recent win in 2022–23 amassing 135 points—the most in one season in NHL history.
Reader's Guide
The first facility to host the Bruins was the Boston Arena (later known as Matthews Arena), the world's oldest (built 1909–10) indoor ice hockey facility at the time of its closure in December 2025 and subsequent demolition in 2026. Following the Bruins' departure from the Boston Arena, the team played its home games at the Boston Garden for 67 seasons, beginning in 1928 and concluding in 1995, when they moved to TD Garden.
Did You Know?
- The Bruins won Game 6 of the 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals, 3-1, to tie the series at 3-3.
- The Bruins' goals in Game 6 were scored by Nathan Horton, David Krejčí, and Brad Marchand (empty-net).
- Derek Stepan did not score an overtime goal in Game 6; the Bruins won in regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final result of Game 6 in the 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals?
The Boston Bruins won the match at home to eliminate the New York Rangers from the playoffs. This victory allowed them to advance to the next round of the tournament without playing a seventh game.
Where was this pivotal playoff matchup held?
The contest took place at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, during the spring of 2013. It served as the final venue for this specific series between the two teams.
Did Derek Stepan score an overtime goal to force a Game 7?
No, that event did not occur because the Bruins secured the win in regulation time during the sixth game. The series concluded immediately after Boston's victory on home ice.
Who were the primary opponents facing off during this game?
The Boston Bruins took on the New York Rangers in what became a decisive sixth contest of the series. Both teams fought hard, but Boston ultimately prevailed to move forward.
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