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Bruins win to cap record-setting regular season, turn attention to playoffs

David Pastrnak's goal midway through the third period was the winner, and the Boston Bruins closed out their record-setting regular season with a 5-4 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Dmitry Orlov had a goal and an assist. Trent Frederic, Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle also scored for Boston (65-12-5). Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves.

The Bruins closed their Presidents' Trophy-winning season with records for wins (65) and points (135) in a season.

"We took five minutes and celebrated it and we moved on," said Swayman, who was awarded the William M.