The Boston Bruins failed to play a full 60-minute game, despite two strong periods, and fell to the New York Rangers 5-4 today at the TD Garden.
It was a wild third period, with seven goals between the two clubs. But ultimately, three goals in four minutes from the Rangers gave New York the edge which the Bruins couldn’t bounce back from.
The Bruins came within one goal twice during the final frame, but their third-period breakdown in front of the net handed the Rangers the game, despite outshooting them 39-23.
“It was kind of odd after you have two good periods,” Bruce Cassidy said.