Sam Montembeault earns praise with another strong goaltending effort.
Patrice Bergeron’s goal at 17:05 of the third period snapped a 2-2 tie and lifted the Boston Bruins to a hard-fought 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Boston 4, Montreal 2. Bruins stay at top of NHL standings.
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The first and last place teams in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens, meet Tuesday at the Bell Centre.
“I believe I can play in the NHL,” Habs winger says. “That’s not something I ever doubted. I’m not going to ever not believe in myself.”
Captain Bo Horvat says more commitment in all zones is vital, as new head coach Rick Tocchet looks to two games before a week-long break.
Doesn’t believe teams are tanking for NHL draft, says Montreal won’t get an outdoor game and believes there’s no problem with video review.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league’s investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team is getting “really close to the end.”