Boston scores two goals late in the third period to earn a 4-2 win over Montreal.

Boston extends its latest winning streak to five games and improves to 22-1-3 on home ice.

Commentary: David Krejci was elated when Boston asked him to return after a year, and the Bruins are now reaping the rewards.

David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha each score twice, David Krejci has three assists in his 1,000th NHL game and Jeremy Swayman gets the shutout for Boston.

Matt Grzelcyk’s goal with 1:16 left gives Boston a win in a matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic Division.

Jim Montgomery, Boston’s first-year head coach, has brought improvement through a less confrontational approach and a focus on getting defensemen involved on offense.

Boston completes a 3-0 California trip, led by David Pastrnak’s third straight multi-goal game.

Boston (30-4-4) becomes only the third team in NHL history to reach 30 wins in 38 games or fewer after a 5-2 victory in L.A.

Jake DeBrusk is dealing with hand and lower-body injuries sustained during the Winter Classic.

Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk may have been injured before scoring the tying and winning goals in the Winter Classic.