It’s been uncharacteristically warm this winter in New England. For one reason or another, mid-February has felt like mid-March.
Much like the weather, it appears that the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars are preparing us for the spring months to come.
The Bruins’ encouraging start on Tuesday night demonstrated their intent to iron out the wrinkles of their recent sluggish showing. Taking heed of Jim Montgomery’s shot-first directive, Boston dominated the first half of the opening frame.
Taylor Hall deposited a slick feed from Hampus Lindholm, surprising Jake Oettinger for the opening tally.