The Boston Bruins achieved a historic 9-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, marking the first time since February 21, 1933, that the Bruins scored 9 goals in a home game against the Canadiens. Danton Heinen's first career hat trick and Brad Marchand's 11th straight 20-goal season were standout performances. Sixteen different Bruins players contributed points in the game, with Heinen's performance drawing praise from teammates and the coach. The victory was particularly significant as it occurred during a night recognizing past players and against a key rival. The Bruins' offensive onslaught was a highlight, with Heinen's return to the team after a long summer paying off. The team's upcoming game against the Winnipeg Jets was anticipated as a matchup between two top teams.
Plenty of heart on that #NHLJets PK, even as they look outmatched without Scheifele and Vilardi tonight in Boston. Credit to the Bruins' quality, they're carrying the the play
Battle of the titans tonight in Boston. Jets without two of theirs, however. No Scheifele and no Vilardi. History on the line. Keep the Bruins to three goals or fewer and they’ll match the modern-era record at 35 straight games.
Two thirds of Winnipeg's top line is out tonight (Scheifele, Vilardi.) Here's what Boston brings to the yard: https://t.co/SLmSZ6HWTD
Two of the league's top three teams will do battle tonight at @tdgarden as the #NHLBruins and Winnipeg Jets face off. Catch up on all the day's pregame news in 60 seconds, pres. by @NewEnglandHonda ⤵️ https://t.co/1EM9j2O3gv
🎥 Danton Heinen on tonight's #NHLBruins matchup against the Jets: "It's a really good team. We've got to be ready from the start. A team that's playing well and doesn't give up a whole lot of offense. We've got to get to our game early and go from there." https://t.co/wfa0Y2HsPP
🎥 Coach Montgomery on tonight's game with Winnipeg: "A great matchup. Last time we were in there [in December], I thought they embarrassed us. They played the right way, they were on top of us. They didn't give us any room. We have to be prepared to fight for every foot of ice." https://t.co/4Vu98Gn2w5
🎥 Danton Heinen on tonight's #NHLBruins matchup against the Jets: "It's a really good team. We've got to be ready from the start. A team that's playing well and doesn't give up a whole lot of offense. I think we've got to get to our game early and go from there." https://t.co/rJmEwN75s0
Bruins notebook: Danton Heinen’s return to his NHL home with the Bruins pays off for player and team https://t.co/4AG130UtcM
“But that rivalry, it was exciting. I mean, it was just one of those things that you just really got amped up for. Everybody wanted to come and watch the Montreal-Boston games." #NHLBruins Era Night Rundown ⤵️ https://t.co/bVQOJYw71X
Danton Heinen led the Bruins' offensive onslaught against the Habs. @_TimRosenthal shares his takeaways on a night where 16 different Bruins tallied at least one point in the 9-4 drubbing of Montreal. @BostonDotCom @BDCSports @BDCBruins https://t.co/ZjannLjjEc
‘I don’t think I ever lost the belief in myself’: Danton Heinen, a long summer, and a three-goal payoff. https://t.co/6CMrR79tBC
Given few options this summer, Danton Heinen’s waiting game has paid off with Bruins https://t.co/in0sm9EvX9
Brad Marchand has 11th straight 20-goal season, Danton Heinen gets 1st hat trick as Bruins beat Canadiens 9-4 https://t.co/pfYAnBM9i1
🎥 Brad Marchand on Danton Heinen's hat trick and the #NHLBruins win over Montreal: “Nights like this just don't happen very often. It's great that happens in that fashion on a night recognizing past players and against the big rivalry team for us. It was a fun night." https://t.co/QFyOZRXMXV
🎥 Charlie Coyle on Danton Heinen's hat trick: "I was pumped when I heard he was coming to camp. I had a pretty good feeling we'd be seeing him in this lineup...he earned a spot in training camp and kind of had to play the waiting game. I give him so much credit." https://t.co/cIhT4oAEqY
"I'm not gonna lie, felt good. Hasn’t been going in lately, so it feels good to see it go in and just contribute to get the two points.” -- Danton Heinen on his first career hat trick https://t.co/QL1B6mZ19s
Here's your @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Postgame after a 9-4 win for the #NHLBruins over the #GoHabsGo: -The PTO of the year, Danton Heinen, with the 🎩 Trick -16 Bruins get a point or more -Charlie McAvoy is a defensive stalwart in a barnburner. https://t.co/w95pAo9bir
“I’m not going to lie, it felt pretty good.” - Danton Heinen on his first career hat trick. https://t.co/V2Uln72QBW
Bruins hang 9 goals on Habs in easy victory https://t.co/vfaHZNj0Xn https://t.co/uSF9z0RkO6
Marchand has 11th straight 20-goal season, Heinen gets 1st hat trick as Bruins beat Canadiens 9-4 https://t.co/7NxN9l1pto
16 different Bruins tally a point. That was pretty sweet, eh? Bruins 9 Habs 4
#NHLBruins score 9 goals in a home game vs the Canadiens for the first time since February 21, 1933
Bruins taking the boots to Canadiens now. 8-4. #Habs #HabsIO