The Boston Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2, tonight at the TD Garden as Erik Haula’s two-goal night helped lift his team to victory and break a tie late in the third period.
Haula now has four goals in his last four games and four multi-point nights in his last six games.
The Bruins had a strong first period where they dominated the offensive zone, but they couldn’t solve Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. The B’s second and third lines had the best looks on him and eventually Haula potted the go-ahead goal.
While the Bruins carried the play for most of the period - and outshot the Blue Jackets 15-5 in the frame - Columbus added a tying goal with 28 seconds remaining.