Cal Gardner scored two goals. Vic Stasiuk and Don McKenney each had a goal and an assist, and Allan Stanley chipped in with three assists for Bruins (11-7-2), who finished one point ahead of Toronto.
Bruins only needed a tie to secure second place, but they came out acting like they needed more than that, taking a 3-0 lead after the first period.
After a scoreless second frame, Rangers made things interesting with two goals by the 6:48 mark of the third period. Bruins fans were uneasy, but Stasiuk scored at 13:47 to restore the two-goal lead.
Gardner's second goal at 16:36 rounded out the scoring.
Gardner got Bruins started at 8:47 of the first period. Larry Regan banged home a rebound four minutes later and Boston led, 2-0.
Rangers (6-11-3), whose playoff hopes were dashed when Detroit beat Toronto earlier in the week, only managed 18 shots on goal.
Bruins will host Games 1 and 2 of the semi-finals vs. Toronto.
1st Period
BOS- Gardner (Bionda, Mohns) 8:47
BOS- Regan (Stasiuk, Stanley) 12:36
BOS- McKenney (Flaman, Stanley) PPG 18:27
2nd Period
No scoring
3rd Period
NY- Sullivan (Cahan) 2:25
NY- Henry (Cahan, Hebenton) 6:48
BOS- Stasiuk (Armstrong, McKenney) 13:47
BOS- Gardner (Flaman, Stanley) 16:36
SOG
NY 3-5-10 = 18
BOS 13-6-7 = 26
PP
NY 0-2; BOS 1-6
Fights
Labine (BOS), Sullivan (NY); 8:29 2nd
Goalies
NY- Worsley
BOS- Sawchuk
Gardner opened and closed the scoring for Bruins as they clinched second place
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