Bruins vs. Canadiens, Game 4: Inside the numbers
The Bruins gutted out a 1-0 overtime victory against the Canadiens in Game 4. Puck luck has not be Boston’s friend, it’s time for top lines to help provide consistency.
The Bruins gutted out a 1-0 overtime victory against the Canadiens in Game 4. Puck luck has not be Boston’s friend, it’s time for top lines to help provide consistency.
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.