There’s always a buzz at TD Garden, even in the midst of a pandemic and the rise in positive cases with the Omicron variant. Brad Marchand delighted the Bruins faithful with a hat trick in a 5-1 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday in Boston.
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Marchand has a sense of showmanship. After his third goal against the eternal rivals, the number 63 recovered a superb purple hat. He will probably add it to his collection, he who often shows up at TD Garden with a bolder hat and suits than a notary.
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On paper, there was a world of difference between the Bruins (20-11-2) and the Canadiens (7-24-4). There was also a team that had kept up the pace by playing five games since January 2 and another that was on their first outing since that same date.
Logic was followed. The Bruins easily tamed the stiff beast.
“It’s not easy coming back from a long break,” said defenseman Jeff Petry. For several players, we barely touched the ice. It’s difficult to come back to this level of competition. »
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“The long break didn’t help, but we were also playing against a good team, a team that is on a roll,” added Dominique Ducharme. But for this game, the Bruins were better than us. »
another reality
There was also a clash in the stands. Like the other 24 American teams, the Bruins have the opportunity to play their game in front of a full house. There were 17,850 supporters at the rendezvous.
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In the country of Uncle Sam, there is no restriction on the reception capacity. Fans inside the building are no longer required to wear a mask, even if it is recommended to them. In the passageways, spectators are however responsible for wearing a mask when moving around.
Pezzetta as key player
The CH received another bad news during this setback. Jake Allen, who was back in action after a stint on COVID-19 protocol, did not finish the evening. The number 35 was injured in the first period, after Marchand’s first of three goals.
Dominique Ducharme said so in the morning. To win this game, the Habs needed a 60-minute effort and his team should not flinch for periods of five or ten minutes, as is often the case.
The Bruins beat their rivals with three goals in less than five minutes late in the first period. We could close the books after 20 minutes.
Known for his energy, winger Michael Pezzetta was probably his team’s best player. Pezzetta scored his second goal of the season, but he mostly played with heart. Number 55 sought to create sparks, despite scoring in favor of the locals.
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In the second period, Ducharme rewarded him by using him on the power play. It was a mark of confidence in the Ontarian, but also a way to send a message to the other players on the team.
For Pezzetta, it’s a great story. He earned points on his record. For the CH, however, it is a sign of a team still adrift when the curly-haired man stands out as one of the best elements.
Du rififi
If there was never a stake for the final score, there were some sparks in the third period. It was worthy of the rivalry between the two teams.
Nick Suzuki slipped a few sweet words into Marchand’s ears, Chris Wideman headbutted center Erik Haula after a whistle and there was a brief fight between Laurent Dauphin and Haula. Wideman could get a call from the NHL’s disciplinary prefect for his move against Haula.
► Injured in the first period, Allen will be absent from the game against the Blackhawks in Chicago. Ducharme, however, did not specify the severity of his injury.
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Piece
Michael Pezzetta doesn’t have the greatest talent, but he’s not cold-blooded He has the DNA to play against the Bruins in Boston
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Petry
Jeff Petry had not played for almost a month He could come back invigorated or disoriented The CH found the same Petry, a defender who is not a shadow of himself this season
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First period
1- Bos: Brad Marchand (17)
(Nosek, Lazarus) 14:43
2- Bos: Brad Marchand (18)
(Smith, Bergeron)14:58
3- Bos: Curtis Lazar (4)
(DeBrusk, Grzelcyk) 19:10
Penalties: Petry (Mon) 9:22
Second period
4- Bos: Brad Marchand (19)
(Moore, Bergeron)DN-7:10
5- Mon: Michael Pezzetta (2)
(Ear)10:46
Penalties: Bergeron (Bos) 3:18, Haula (Bos) 6:41, Chiarot (Mon) 7:50, Bergeron (Bos) 11:49, Suzuki (Mon) 13:41, Kulak (Mon) 19:10
Third period
6- Boss: Urho Vaakanainen (1)
(Blidh, Lazarus) 10:19
Penalties: Smith (Bos) 0:47, Marchand (Bos) 5:48, Pezzetta (Mon) 6:57, Carlo (Bos) 6:57, Haula (Bos) 6:57, Wideman (Mon) (min and min ) 6:57, Ullmark (Bos) (served by Taylor Hall) 15:05, Dauphin (Mon) (min and maj) 15:05, Haula (Bos) (maj) 15:05
Shoot to the net
Montreal 6 – 9 – 9 – 24Boston 13 – 15 – 13 – 41
Guardians:
Mon: Jake Allen (P, 5-16-2) Sam Montembeault (17:11 1st period) Bos: Linus Ullmark (G, 12-5-0)
Numerical advantages:
Mon: 0 in 5, Bos: 0 in 5
Referees:
Jon McIsaac,Chris Lee
Linesmen:
Derek Nansen, Kory Nagy
ASSISTANCE:
17850
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What we noticed…
The return of nine players
Inactive since 1is January, the Canadian welcomed the return of several players against the Bruins. Not one or two returns, but nine returns. Mike Hoffman, Artturi Lehkonen, Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia, Laurent Dauphin, Ben Chiarot, Jeff Petry, Chris Wideman and Jake Allen have all returned to acting. Of the nine, only Dvorak and Armia were not on the COVID-19 protocol list.
All se blaze
Brad Marchand beat Jake Allen twice within a span of just 15 seconds in the first period. After Marchand’s first goal, Allen made a lateral move to his left in an attempt to follow Tomas Nosek’s accurate pass. He attempted the miraculous stop, but without success. Allen winced in pain after that play, probably with a groin injury. The New Brunswick native goaltender did not immediately retire to the locker room. He conceded a second goal and at the next commercial break he spoke with Graham Rynbend, the team’s therapist. That’s when Allen handed over the torch to Samuel Montembeault.
The art of falling asleep
Joel Armia had not played since December 16. Away from the ice for almost a month due to a mysterious injury, the Finn was technically expected to return to the game with rage in his heart. But no. The enigmatic Armia offered another performance in the image of his season, that is to say with no conviction. In 30 games this season, Armia has scored one small goal and four assists.
Caufield discret
Cole Caufield skated on the right wing alongside Ryan Poehling and Laurent Dauphin. It’s probably the only note we kept for number 22. He was invisible in the furnace of the Bruins.
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