“There was some adversity we faced, and it says a lot about the team tonight, their effort and their determination,” said Bruins coach Joe Sacco. “It was a low-event game until the third period, not a lot going on . . . and the third period got a lot more eventful, so a credit to our guys the way they dug in.”

The Boston Bruins will play their final game before Christmas tonight against the Washington Capitals. This will be a big challenge for the Bruins, as the Capitals are currently at the top of the Eastern Conference standings with a 23-8-2 record and 48 points.