Recently, Boston had been facing difficulties when playing against teams from the Western Conference, dropping seven out of their last ten games However, in their latest showdown on Thursday with the conference's leading team, the Bruins rose to the occasion against the Canucks. Facing an opponent that boasts the NHL's second-lowest goals against average at just 2.54 per game, Boston's offense stepped up. Brad Marchand and Danton Heinen each scored short-handed goals in the first 20 minutes.
The momentum continued into the second period when Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha netted goals just 15 seconds apart right at the start. From the get-go, the Bruins dominated, creating numerous scoring opportunities and constantly putting pressure on Vancouver's goalie, Thatcher Demko. This game marked a significant turnaround for Boston as they secured their fourth win of the season against a Western Conference team with over 30 wins.
The last time these teams vied for the Stanley Cup, Boston had overcome the top-seeded team from the Western Conference. And on this Thursday night, in a regular season encounter, the Bruins replicated that achievement.
