Montreal Canadiens dominate Boston Bruins for third straight victory

On Thursday night, April 3, 2025, in Montreal, Canada, the Montreal Canadiens secured a commanding 4-1 victory against their long-time rivals, the Boston Bruins. This win marked the Canadiens' third consecutive victory, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Nick Suzuki had an impressive night, contributing significantly with a goal and an assist, bringing his season total to an impressive 80 points. Brendan Gallagher also played a crucial role, matching Suzuki's production with a goal and an assist of his own. The Canadiens took firm control of the game early, displaying a dominant performance, especially in the second period. They outshot the Bruins 17 to 2 during that time, a clear indication of their offensive control and pressure. Sam Montembeault, the Canadiens' goaltender, made sure to keep the Bruins at bay with notable saves, stopping a total of 18 shots throughout the game. Despite their struggles this season, the Bruins managed to break the shutout late in the third period with a goal from Elias Lindholm. In addition to Suzuki and Gallagher's contributions, Christian Dvorak and Cole Caufield (whose goal marked his team-leading 35th of the season) also found the back of the net for Montreal. Suzuki's assist on Caufield’s goal was a milestone moment for him as it marked his 80th point, making him the second player from the Canadiens to achieve such a feat in the past 25 years, following in the footsteps of Alex Kovalev. The Boston Bruins are experiencing a struggle as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and this game extended their winless streak to ten games, which has not happened since the 2009-10 season. The loss has highlighted their ongoing issues and has raised questions about team performance moving forward. Both teams are looking to regroup, with the Canadiens aiming to strengthen their playoff position and the Bruins desperately trying to turn their season around. These events set the stage for both clubs’ upcoming home games, where different fortunes are expected.