The Boston University Terriers hosted the Boston College Eagles on the first night of a Home-Home series on December 5th, 2008. The two teams played a solid defensive game, ending with a 1-1 tie after an overtime period.

The Boston Bruins sent a message to the Montreal Canadiens: not this year. The Bruins handily defeated the Canadiens in a 6-1 rout in front of a packed TD Banknorth Garden crowd. Peter Keeling photographed the game for Inside Hockey...

The Toronto Maple Leafs took it to the Bruins in what proved to be a very physical contest. Boston went up with a flurry, scoring back-to-back goals to end the first period. But after some broken glass, bone-crunching hits, and punches thrown, the Bruins couldn't maintain their edge and lost 4-2.

The Pittsburgh Penguins managed to beat Tim Thomas just once in 65 minutes of thrilling, back and fourth hockey in the Boston Bruins' home opener. But when the game went to a shootout, the Pens' talented stars took over, giving Pittsburgh a 2-1 OT win.