Brendan Gallagher's stellar performance, featuring a goal and an assist, propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in a fierce rivalry matchup. Cole Caufield, with his team-leading 35th goal, and Christian Dvorak added to the score, while Nick Suzuki sealed the game with an empty-netter. This win marked the Canadiens' third consecutive victory, keeping them firmly in the playoff race.

On the other hand, the Bruins struggled, extending their winless streak to ten games, with their last regulation win dating back to 1996-97. Despite a valiant effort from Jeremy Swayman, who recorded 27 saves, Boston was outshot significantly, especially in the second period where they managed just two shots. Tensions flared throughout the match, culminating in a fight between Kaiden Guhle and Cole Koepke, showcasing the heated nature of this longstanding rivalry.