It doesn’t matter how a team wins in the NHL. The only thing that matters is getting two points.
That sentiment holds true for this year’s Boston Bruins.
What they lack in style points, the Bruins got the job done against the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Despite blowing a two-goal lead in the second period, struggles from the third and fourth lines and a powerless play that reminded fans of the man advantage of yesteryear, the Black and Gold eventually got the job done with a 3-2 shootout victory Saturday night at TD Garden.
Here are a few things we learned as the Bruins improved to 25-17-5 (55 points) on the season.