David Craich scored a powerplay goal to help the Boston Bruins stay undefeated at home with a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. David Pastnerk also scored a powerplay goal, Taylor Hall scored on a late penalty, and backup goaltender Jeremy Swayman, wearing new dark tongue pads, made a season-high 30 saves for Boston. Recorded.
The best Bruins in the NHL honored captain Patrice Bergeron for reaching 1,000 career points in a pregame ceremony on the ice last month.
“Never mind that he’s a Hall of Famer. He’s a Hall of Famer and a leader,” said Jim Montgomery, Boston’s first-year coach. I wasn’t very happy while speaking to the team. The second period had no effect. ”
“I said to Belgium with 40 seconds left, ‘This is your changing room.’ I can only hope he doesn’t want to be head coach,” Montgomery said with a smile. “We came out and played our best period.”
Boston improved to 16-0-2 at TD Garden with both losses going to shootouts.
“I can’t say it’s always just me,” Bergeron said, downplaying his talk to the team. I think you need it. …Obviously, voices matter and matter, but I think your actions speak louder sometimes. ”
Boone Jenner scored the powerplay goal, Patrick Laing scored, and Daniil Tarasov stopped Columbus’ 35 shot. Craig’s opening goal in the second half was a bit of redemption. Columbus tied the game 1–1 while in the penalty box for high sticking. Just four minutes later, he off a pass from Charlie McAvoy on a one-timer from the left circle to give Boston a 2-1 lead.
“You give up the lead and it’s hard to come back,” said Jenner, who tied the game. ”
Hall made it 3-1 at 12:41 in the third period, with Thomas Nosek scoring 19 seconds later. His 20th goal for Pastranak came with his 7:17 in the opener to make him 1–0, his seventh consecutive season reaching that mark.
Bergeron ceremony Along with his wife Stephanie and three small children, Bergeron received a $37,000 check from Johnny Bussick to the NHL’s Crystal, GM Don Sweeney to a gold bar, and President Cam Neely for a charity of his choosing. , and players by teammates Brad Marchand and Craig.
He became the fourth player in Bruins history at the club to join Hall of Famers Ray Bourke (1,506), Ugly (1,339) and Phil Esposito (1,012), who were inducted into the Hall of Fame with a win in Tampa Bay on Nov. 21. . The three also congratulated him via a Jumbotron video.
“It’s been special,” Bergeron said. “I’ve been in this city for a long time and played in front of these fans. It was a moment and I’m happy to share it with my family and teammates.”
tough crowd There was also a stoppage video of other NHL players congratulating Bergeron at the end of the first period. When Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh and Alex Ovechkin of Washington were shown, it was greeted with a flurry of boos.
Patrice Bergeron Day Earlier Saturday, in celebration of Bergeron’s achievements on the ice, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker met with the captain and issued a proclamation declaring December 17, 2022, “Patrice Bergeron Day” in Massachusetts. presented to him.
BLUE JACKETS’ BITS Star Johnny Gaudreau kept clean sheets for the fifth time in the last six games. Forward Eric Robinson, who missed the previous game due to illness, is back in the lineup. They have a 5/6 stretch on the road.
next Blue Jackets: Hosts Dallas on Monday. Bruins: Plays against Florida on Monday in his fourth of a five-game homestand.