In Montreal, the Boston Bruins waltzed in and out on Tuesday with a 4-2 over the Canadiens. 
Sure, it was a late goal from Patrice Bergeron that the Bruins needed to break a 2-2 tie, but there was never a feeling the Bruins were in trouble.
“We had a set-up play, it worked out well,” Bergeron said. “The puck went to [David Pastrnak] for that shot and I was trying to beat my coverage to try to find a loose puck, and it trickled through a couple of skates. I got lucky on that one and got a good screen on the shot; I don’t think [Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault] could really see anything.”
It’s no longer impressive that Boston improved to 38-5-4, what is impressive is the methodical, relentless approach to each game.
“A lot of it is confidence. We keep winning, right? So, it’s a big part of it,” Boston’s David Pastrnak said regarding the record. “But at the same time, we are all going every single night. All four lines are there for each other and they’re all playing together and we’re a tight group.”
Boston scores three times in the third period to make sure they would get the win.
Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves in the Boston win.
Kirby Dach scored both goals for the Habs.
Montreal dropped to 20-25-3.
Dach’s first goal was in the middle frame, he gave the Habs a 1-0 lead midway through the frame.
Taylor Hall tied the game, 1-1, on a power play goal in the second.
“We don’t get satisfied, and tonight is a good example,” Bergeron said. “There’s a lot of things that we can do better in that game that we’re going to work on and make sure we rectify for the next game. But I’m proud of the resilience every night to find ways to win games.”
David Krejci put the Bruins up, 2-1, in the third before Dach hit for his second of the night.
“[Krejci] always says he’s around the net and then, if I run out the place, I can just throw it there,” Pastrnak said. “So, credit to him that he communicated with me like that, and I had a great view of it and good tip by him.”
Pastrnak hit an empty net for the 4-2 final.
“It’s always a special place to play, a special team to play against for myself, but I think for the whole group,” Bergeron said. “I think we all recognize the rivalry but also the tradition on both sides and it’s always a lot of fun, it brings out the best in everyone. You can tell too Montreal wanted it and played a great game against us.”
Sam Montembeault made 25 saves in the loss.
“We worked hard all night long,” Montembeault said. “We were right there with them until the end of the game, so it’s a little disappointing. I think the way we worked tonight we would have at least deserved a point, but we’ll get back to work and go back at it Thursday.”
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