BOSTON — The Bruins did not play a perfect game on Saturday. If they did, they might have scored 15 goals against the rebuilding/tanking Chicago Blackhawks. But that might be the only nit to pick in the Bruins' dizzying performance in their 6-1 victory at TD Garden.
So, they did not connect on everything, but the Bruins fired more than enough pucks behind a beleaguered Petr Mrazek to capture their 11th victory in as many tries at the Garden, tying an NHL record.
The Bruins, who held a 43-18 shot advantage, equaled the 1963-64 Blackhawks (these Hawks are nothing like those Hawks) and last season's Florida Panthers for the most home wins without a loss to start a season. If they want to set a new mark, it’s a good bet they’ll face a stiffer test. After two games in Florida on Monday (the Lightning) and Wednesday (the Panthers), the Bruins can set the record when they face the Carolina Hurricanes in the traditional Black Friday game later this week.
