Introduction
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night. The game was played at TD Garden in Boston. It was the biggest win of the young season for Montreal, and it put the Canadiens at the top of their division.
What Happened
Montreal scored early and never looked back. Kirby Dach scored just 2 minutes and 34 seconds into the game. Josh Anderson made it 2-0 before the first period ended. Jake Evans, Cole Caufield and Phillip Danault added goals in the second period. Montreal led 5-0 before Boston finally scored. Boston’s Casey Mittelstadt scored both goals for the Bruins. It was too little, too late. Montreal goalie Jacob Fowler stopped 30 of 32 shots. Fowler won his second career game in Boston, the city where he played college hockey.
Why People Are Talking About It
The win ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak at home. It was also a big game because the two teams were fighting for first place in the Atlantic Division. Montreal came in one point behind Boston. The win pushed Montreal past the Bruins and level with the Tampa Bay Lightning at the top. The Canadiens are now 9-0-3 in their past 12 games. That means they have not lost a game in normal time in 12 games. It was also the first of four meetings between these two old rivals this season. The rivalry is one of the oldest in hockey. Big comebacks and overtime drama have been a theme this week, like the Oilers beating the Flyers 3-2 in overtime.
What Happens Next
Montreal will play next on Saturday night at home against the Colorado Avalanche. The game starts at 7 p.m. Eastern at the Bell Centre. Boston will try to bounce back in its next game. The Bruins are still near the top of the division, so one loss does not change much. For now, Canadiens fans are happy. Their team is at the top of the Atlantic Division. They will hope the good run keeps going.
Final Thoughts
A 5-2 win on the road against your biggest rival is always sweet. Montreal took its chance and grabbed first place. The next test is Saturday at home. Other teams have also pulled off big comebacks this week, like the Celtics coming back from 22 points down to beat the Raptors.
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Sources: NBC Sports — https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/canadiens-snap-bruins-seven-game-winning-streak-on-home-ice-with-5-2-win ; NESN — https://nesn.com/boston-bruins/news/bruins-vs-canadiens-score-updates-highlights-nhl-game/413cc8d4b14e291960bc9f65