Canadiens vs Bruins recap: Ninth consecutive win at TD Garden

The Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins renewed hostilities at TD Gardens, as both teams battled to grab top spot in the Atlantic division.

Brendan Gallagher literally drew first blood against the Bruins, high sticking Brandon Carlo in the face to give Boston the first power play of the game. Despite playing down a man for nearly four minutes, the Canadiens killed off half the penalty and drew a power play of their own to negate the remainder of the call, when David Backes was sent off on an interference call.

Despite the successful penalty kill, it was all Boston following the kill.