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The Bruins have been the better 5-on-5 team through three games, but the Canadiens have deployed a stifling defense. Mike Weaver has emerged as one of the Canadiens’ skaters consistently disrupting the Bruins’ offense.
Boston kept the game 5-on-5, but was unable to keep the Canadiens from having opportunities. This time by their own defensive breakdowns.
Boston came back in the third period to defeat the Montréal in Game 2. The Bruins have been a strong 5-on-5 team in the playoffs, keeping the game at even strength will be key against the Canadiens.
The Bruins lost to the Canadiens 4-2 in double-overtime, but it wasn’t all bad. Boston dominated the shot differential which will be key in upcoming games.
