The Boston Bruins have been consistently holding leads in their recent games, scoring 17 goals and allowing 5 in 12 periods over six games. They have also had a power-play goal in six straight games and have led for 13 out of 18 games. However, they were on the short end of the lead time for only the second time this season. In a recent game against the New York Rangers, the Bruins scored twice, with Charlie Coyle finding the net both times, but ultimately lost 6-4.
#NHLBruins get another shortly after from Charlie Coyle, #NYR up 6-4 with 17:31 left in regulation
Bruins to the PP with 1:34 left in the first.
The Bruins get one back as Charlie Coyle scores from the doorstep. 2-1 Rangers vs. Bruins with 6:10 left in the first.
Bruins, 3-1, hold lead at 40:00 for 13th time in 18 games.
Bruins on short end of lead time (10:12 vs. 4:43) for only second time this season.
Bruins (8-for-23) now with a PPG in six straight games. Have allowed opposition 00:00 lead time in 9 of 16 games.
Bruins with lead (4-1) at 40:00 mark for sixth consecutive game. Six games, 12 periods: GF: 17 GA: 5