The last thing the Bruins wanted to do against the Predators was to come out with a lackluster effort against the Predators on Monday night. Granted, the B’s were coming off a three-game road trip to Western Canada, but they needed to show something before hitting the road once again for another trip to Canada on Wednesday night.
That team awaiting them north of the border just happens to be the Montreal Canadiens, who have won seven straight regular season meetings against the Black and Gold.
“I think the last time we beat them was in the playoffs a couple of years ago,” said Torey Krug.