The Boston Bruins mounted a stunning third-period comeback to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday night, scoring two goals in just 12 seconds to secure the victory at TD Garden, according to @FriedgeHNIC.
The game-winning goal was provided by Morgan Geekie, who netted his 100th career NHL goal on a power play with 5:53 remaining in regulation. The milestone marker came just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten tied the game with a backhand shot, rapidly erasing a 3-2 lead held by Montreal.
The dramatic finish spoiled a historic performance by Cole Caufield, who recorded his second career hat trick in the loss. Cole Caufield now has 29 goals on the season and became the first Montreal skater to record a hat trick in Boston since 1997. Charlie McAvoy paced the Bruins' offensive effort with three assists, while Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves to earn the win.
The contest was also marked by a physical first-period bout between Kirby Dach and Jonathan Aspirot. While Kirby Dach briefly left the ice with an apparent finger injury, he returned to the game midway through the second period. With the win, the Bruins have now won 10 of their last 12 games and extended their home winning streak to seven games.
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