The Boston Bruins should be rested and healed from their bruising encounter with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. The Montreal Canadiens on the other hand played out a 6-3 win against the New York Islanders and should be feeling the effects.
First period will be crucial for the Bruins to get a couple of early goals before the Canadiens (if and when) find their legs.
David Krejci’s Form
Since Patrice Bergeron’s injury David Krejci has elevated his game to new heights. This isn’t to say that he was by any means below par before that, quite the opposite.