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.

The matchup between Tampa Bay and Columbus was still in progress more than an hour after Boston’s game was supposed to start in the game building, so the Bruins will now play at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Last season Boston swept Carolina in the Eastern Conference final, but the two teams are riding different momentum entering this playoff series.

Boston went 0-3 in the seeding games after entering the NHL bubble with the league’s best record.