Boston Mayor Michell Wu has announced the return of the Playoff Hub on Canal Street to accommodate the increased foot traffic near TD Garden during the NHL and NBA playoffs. The Bruins kick off their NHL playoffs on Saturday, while the Celtics start their NBA playoffs on Sunday.
As both teams prepare for their first playoff games, businesses near TD Garden are gearing up for a busy weekend. Nick Moniz, the general manager of Banners Kitchen and Tap, is expecting to go through hundreds of kegs and thousands of orders of chicken wings over the weekend. Halftime Pizza is also anticipating big crowds, especially after the games are over. Although they couldn’t provide an exact number, they expect to sell more than 100 pizzas.
Todd Bengtson, a Boston sports fan from Florida, expressed his excitement for the games as he has tickets for both of them. He’s looking forward to seeing his beloved Bruins and Celtics compete in their respective playoffs.