Bruins Hold Off Canadiens in Preseason Thriller
The Boston Bruins secured a 6-4 National Hockey League preseason victory over the Montreal Canadiens last night, thanks in large part to a strong final period. Marc Potvin, Jon Rohloff, and Bryan Smolinski all scored in the third period to seal the win, with Potvin's rebound goal coming at 2:41. The Bruins outscored the Canadiens 3-2 in the period, with Vincent Damphousse scoring twice for Montreal. Boston's preseason record moved to 2-2, while the Canadiens dropped to 1-3-1.
Key Takeaways:
- The Bruins held off the Canadiens in a 6-4 National Hockey League preseason victory, thanks to a strong final period.
- Boston outshot Montreal 30-28, with five rookies playing for the Bruins and four for the Canadiens.
- Marc Potvin scored the go-ahead goal 2:41 into the third period, followed by Jon Rohloff and Bryan Smolinski to secure the win.
- Vincent Damphousse scored twice for Montreal in the third period, but the Bruins held on for the victory.
- Boston's preseason record now stands at 2-2, while the Canadiens dropped to 1-3-1.
- Cam Neely, the Bruins' star right winger, played his first exhibition game and looked sharp.
- Each team used five rookies in the game.
Statistics:
- 2:41 - The time at which Marc Potvin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.
- 30-28 - The shootout differential between the Bruins and Canadiens.
- 5:49 - The time at which Oleg Petrov sent Vincent Damphousse in alone for a goal.
- 18:41 - The time at which Bryan Smolinski scored the final goal of the game.
- 1-3-1- The Canadiens' preseason record after the loss.
- 2-2 - The Bruins' preseason record after the win.
Sources:
- Canadian Press
- Montreal Canadiens
- Boston Bruins