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Bruins Take Win Streak Into Game Against the Canadiens
Boston seeks its fifth straight win as Montreal visits with a 5-0-0 record against Atlantic Division opponents.
On Thursday, the Boston Bruins host the Montreal Canadiens at the Garden for their first meeting this season, with Boston defending a four-game win streak against Montreal's 11-game point streak.
This matchup carries significant weight in the Atlantic Division, as the Bruins and Canadiens battle for supremacy with Boston leading Montreal by one point in a brutally competitive race.
Debuting their college-themed Varsity Sweater jerseys tonight, the Bruins will feature collegiate shoulder shields while the Northeastern Pep band performs at the Hub on Causeway throughout the game.
Brunet said the matchup holds personal significance, calling the Canadiens "the team that I grew up watching" and describing it as "a pretty special moment" for him and his family.
Facing significant roster challenges, the Bruins have forward James Hagens sidelined with a back injury, while the Canadiens miss Mike Matheson, Jake Evans, and four other players.