Boston Bruins Triumph Over Montreal Canadiens
In an exhilarating showdown on Saturday night, the Boston Bruins edged out the Montreal Canadiens with a final score of 4-3, thanks in large part to Morgan Geekie, who secured his 100th career goal. The decisive goal came with just under six minutes left in the match, during a power play that followed Fraser Minten’s backhand shot, which had equalized the game at 3-3 just seconds earlier.
Key Performances
Geekie’s late strike was not only his second of the evening but pivotal to the Bruins’ continued success at TD Garden, where they have now won seven consecutive games. Charlie McAvoy also shone, contributing a remarkable three assists, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves to help secure the victory.
Cole Caufield’s Hat Trick
For the Canadiens, Cole Caufield delivered an impressive third career hat trick, marking a significant milestone as he became the first Montreal player to achieve this feat in Boston in over two decades. His scoring exploits included two power-play goals and have now propelled him to a total of 29 goals this season. His opening goal came at 6:36 of the first period and extended his personal point streak to five games, while the second goal broke a 1-1 tie in the second with a powerful one-timer shot.
Game Highlights
Boston responded after Caufield’s second goal with Geekie’s first score of the night, tying it at 2-2. The second period was particularly action-packed, featuring four power-play goals, with Geekie’s critical response facilitated by David Pastrnak’s precise setup. Caufield then put the Canadiens back in the lead with another power-play goal, showcasing his sharp shooting skills with a tight-angle strike.
Special Teams Performance
Both teams displayed strong performances on special teams, with the Bruins capitalizing on 3 of their 4 power-play opportunities and the Canadiens converting on 2 of 3.
Looking Ahead
As the teams prepare for their next challenges, the Canadiens will welcome the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, while the Bruins are set to visit the New York Rangers on Monday.
