The Boston Bruins experienced a pair of statistical shortcomings for the first time in three-plus weeks in Monday’s matchup with Montreal.
First, they failed to confine the opposition to five power plays or fewer. Both parties mustered six man-advantage segments and converted one apiece en route to a 1-1 regulation tie.
Second, upon letting the Canadiens claim the bonus point in the shootout, the Bruins failed to pick up two points in the standings.
The last time both facts held true was 23 days prior in a March 1 matinee. That day, the Bruins conceded six power plays to the Washington Capitals, who converted twice and nabbed a 4-2 decision at the TD Garden.
Between those two slips, Boston tallied 12 consecutive victories, including one apiece at Washington’s and Montreal’s expense. With limited exceptions, special teams stayed within tame boundaries over the course of that winning streak.
The Bruins spent between eight and 10 minutes on the penalty kill in only two of those dozen successive triumphs. They repelled each of Florida’s four opportunities in a 5-2 roa ...
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