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Game recap: Bruins beat Canadiens 6-4 for first win of new season

The Bruins and Canadiens renew their historic rivalry in the first of three meetings this season.

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What to Know

  • The Bruins are now 7-0-1 in their last eight regular season games against the Canadiens.
  • Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak have both scored a goal in each of the first two games of the season.
  • Offseason signing Elias Lindholm tallied three points (one goal, two assists).
  • The Bruins' next game is Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings at TD Garden.

BOSTON -- The Bruins have earned their first two points of the season with a 6-4 victory over the rival Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden.

Five different players scored a goal for the Bruins and 10 different players tallied at least one point. Jeremy Swayman made his first start of the season and stopped 20 of the 24 shots sent his way. 

Check out our live blog below for a recap of Bruins-Canadiens. And check back to NBC Sports Boston soon for more game coverage.

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