Late Byron goal lifts Canadiens over Bruins despite heavy Boston shot advantage
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens had a special visitor in their dressing room before their tight 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night — golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
The Golden Bear was invited to address the team and announce their starting lineup. He obliged with a pep talk about being prepared and playing within themselves.
The Canadiens did not look all-that prepared as they were outshot 43-23 by the Bruins, but versatile winger Paul Byron managed to get the game winner when he performed the hockey equivalent of sinking a six-footer into an open net with 1:02 left in the third period.
Therrien said he got a call before the game from a friend who said that Nicklaus was in town and wanted to visit the Bell Centre.