The Boston Bruins had one thing going for them Saturday night: Jaroslav Halak.
Aside from the fantastic 39-save outing from the journeyman goaltender, the Bruins had a frustrating night against the league-leading Nashville Predators.
Questionable officiating? Check. A powerless man advantage? Check. Making Pekka Rinne’s 36th birthday an eventful one? Check. More passengers than leaders? Check.
This all contributed to Boston’s 1-0 loss, with Roman Josi’s tally — his 300th career NHL point — being the difference maker. Here is what we learned from the Bruins’ setback in the Music City.
Brad Marchand still not getting the benefit of the doubt
Brad Marchand gets called for high-sticking on Colton Sissons and recreates Sissons' reaction pic.