10 seconds into the contest, David Pastrnak got behind the Rangers' defense and slipped the puck through Henrik Lundqvist's legs. It almost felt too good to be true. One night after getting embarrassed on home ice by the Minnesota Wild, the Bruins strolled into Madison Square Garden and immediately flexed their muscles. For the first time this season, the Bruins scored the first goal of the game.
The Bruins finished the first period with a strong effort and a comfortable 2-0 lead. Austin Czarnik notched his first career NHL goal after he fired a puck through Brady Skjei's legs that dribbled through Lundqvist.