Jake DeBrusk scores OT winner, Bruins edge Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL — Jake DeBrusk scored the overtime winner as the Boston Bruins defeated the archrival Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday night.
DeBrusk buried his 15th of the season just 24 seconds into the extra period, taking a pass from Bruins captain Brad Marchand to the backhand to end a high-energy night at the Bell Centre.
Danton Heinen scored in regulation for Boston (39-14-15), which was coming off a 5-1 loss to St. Louis Blues on Monday.
Linus Ullmark made 18 saves in his second straight win.