Bruins Eager For ‘Special Game’ Against Canadiens In Pivotal Divisional Showdown

The Boston Bruins are set to host the Montreal Canadiens in a pivotal Atlantic Division showdown on Saturday night.

Boston is chasing the Canadiens for the third spot in the division, as the Bruins are three points back of Montreal. With Boston chasing down the Canadiens, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov knows this is a crucial game for the standings.

“We’re three points behind them, so it’s a four-point game for sure,” Zadorov said pregame on Saturday. “Saturday night in our building, it should be fun for sure. There’s a lot of history between these teams. It’s nice to be part of it.”

Bruins head coach, Marco Sturm, meanwhile, knows a Boston vs. Montreal game is always special.

But, with both teams jockeying for playoff position, Sturm said it adds to the game and Boston has plenty of confidence heading into the matchup.

“It’s always a special game playing against these guys,” Sturm said. “We feel pretty good about our game. I think that’s the most important thing.”

Boston is coming off a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The Bruins are 1-1-0 against Montreal this season, with the last meeting coming on Dec. 23 in a 6-2 loss.

Puck drop for Boston vs. Montreal on Saturday night is set for 7 p.m. ET. Pregame coverage on NESN begins at 6 p.m. ET.