Boston faces plenty of potential pitfalls as it looks to set regular-season records and carry momentum into the playoffs.

Boston also sets a franchise record with its 58th victory.

Boston is five wins away from tying the league record of victories in a regular season with eight games left.

Boston rests Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Hampus Lindholm, but beats Carolina to tie a team record for wins in a season.

Garnet Hathaway breaks a tie late in the second period as Boston beats Tampa Bay, 2-1.

Brad Marchand is showing signs of regaining his old form, but says he’s still not as sharp as usual.

Linus Ullmark makes 40 saves and Boston scores two goals in the first period to win its fourth straight.

Montreal takes a two-goal lead in the first period and beats Tampa Bay, 3-2.

Patrice Bergeron starts a scoring onslaught just 15 seconds into the game, and Jeremy Swayman records his second straight shutout, 7-0.