Bruins Must Fix This Big Issue Against Canadiens

The Boston Bruins return to the ice on Sunday afternoon to face off against the Montreal Canadiens. The Bruins will look to bounce back after a tough 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. 

This will be a special contest in Bruins history, as it will be played on the official 100-year anniversary of the Original Six club's first-ever NHL game. Thus, the Bruins will be looking to secure a much-needed .win against their biggest rival. 

The Bruins will also be aiming to fix a major problem that they have faced throughout this season. Heading into this contest, the Bruins have scored only one third-period goal at TD Garden this entire season. Coincidentally, that lone goal occurred against the Canadiens during the Bruins' home opener on Oct. 10.

Needless to say, the Bruins are due big time for a solid third period at TD Garden. The Bruins currently have the least third-period home goals in the NHL, and this matchup against the Habs presents another opportunity to break their cold streak.

The Canadiens are coming to Boston with an 8-12-3 record and are at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. Thus, this is a winnable contest for the Bruins, and we will need to wait and see if they break their third-period at-home slump from here.