Bruins Hold Off Canadiens in Preseason Thriller

Strategic Insights -

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