Entering their matchup at the TD Garden on Tuesday night, the Boston Bruins were looking at a golden opportunity in front of them against the Detroit Red Wings. The visitors played the night before at home against the Carolina Hurricanes and needed overtime to win it. The Black and Gold were coming off wins over the weekend and were off on Monday.
In what was a performance that will put a big smile on Marco Sturm's face, the Bruins got a goal in the second period and two more in a dominating third period to record their second shutout in as many games behind Jeremy Swayman.