Bruins storm back with 4 unanswered goals in 3rd period to top Canadiens in Game 2

Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal with 4:32 left in the third period as the Boston Bruins earned a 5-3 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens to even their Eastern Conference semi-final at a game apiece.

The Bruins trailed 3-1 midway through the final frame, but roared back with four unanswered goals over the final 9:04, including an empty netter by Milan Lucic.

Star Performer

Patrice Bergeron was named the game's first star, and rightfully so. The Bruins' heart-and-soul centerman scored a tide-changing goal with 5:43 left in the game to tie it at three.

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Montreal's Thomas Vanek likely pulled himself out of coach Michel Therrien's doghouse during the loss. The talented sniper scored two powerplay goals, including a beautiful tip off a P.K. Subban blast from the point.

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Turning Point

The Habs looked to have the game well in-hand until the Bruins decided to seemingly score at will, finding the back of the net three times in a 5:38 span. It was the first time the Bruins were able to get a sustained net presence against the normally unflappable Carey Price.

Highlight Reel

Nothing was sweeter for the Bruins than running roughshod over the Canadiens during the second-half of the third period.

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Quote of the Night

Despite evidence to the contrary, Therrien thought his team played well all game before falling apart down the stretch.

Perhaps he was being kind to a fragile team that watched a potential 2-0 series lead evaporate over a five-and-a-half minute span.

The Canadiens will get a chance to bounce back from the loss when they host the Bruins for Game 3 on Tuesday night.