Bruins defeat Jets 4-1 in their NHL division-leading game.

Bruins defeat Jets 4-1 in their NHL division-leading game.

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In a showdown between two of the best NHL teams, Boston’s tight defense helped the Bruins win 4-1 over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, thanks to a goal from Charlie Coyle late in the first period that broke the tie.

Jake DeBrusk and Jakub Lauko also scored as Boston moved to 10-1-3 in its last 14 games. With 67 points, the Bruins lead the Eastern Conference. Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves for the team.

With 5:25 remaining, DeBrusk scored a short-handed goal, and Brad Marchand added an empty-net goal. In 14 straight games, Winnipeg has allowed no more than two goals, and in 34 straight, three goals or fewer – just one goal short of the current NHL record established by the Minnesota Wild in 2015.

We were aware of the difficulty we would face. They have been playing some excellent hockey, and there is a reason why they are in the standings. They don’t sacrifice much, according to Coyle. “You recall our previous encounter with these guys? We performed terribly, and they played pretty well. It leaves a nasty taste in your mouth, and we want to prove to them our strength and abilities. There was undoubtedly more of that tonight.”

With 64 points, Vladislav Namestnikov scored for the Jets, who are currently leading the Central Division. 17 shots were stopped by Connor Hellebuyck.

Boston broke the previous season’s records for wins (65) and points (135) before Florida ousted them from the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round.

With our breakouts, that was perhaps the worst game Winnipeg has had in a long time, according to head coach Rick Bowness. “We moved it slowly, and the passes were not very firm. Boston may now play their game as a result.

With 1:34 remaining in the first frame, Boston lead 2-1 when Coyle, positioned in the slot, redirected a shot from Hampus Lindholm from the point, sending it sailing past Hellebuyck.

At 2:20 of the game, Trent Frederic grabbed a rebound and passed it to Lauko, who scored from the top of the crease to give the Bruins a big lead.

Dylan DeMelo’s point shot was touched by Namestnikov, and it dipped past Swayman’s glove to tie the score at 4:16.

Dylan DeMelo’s point shot was touched by Namestnikov, and it dipped past Swayman’s glove to tie the score at 4:16.

According to Jets forward Kyle Connor, “I think it’s all about us.” “I think we’ve demonstrated that we can play against any team. We were only a little too shy.

The Bruins were up against the finest defensive club in the league, and they had to prove themselves after scoring nine goals in their victory over Montreal on Saturday night and 14 goals overall in their previous two games.

They have now gone 6-0-1 against the Jets in their past seven encounters, exacting some revenge for their Dec. 22 5-1 setback at Winnipeg.