Recap: Bruins Escape Scottrade with Close Win, 6-5/F

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsBoston watches a three-goal lead disappear in the 3rd Period, but score one of their own in the final frame to keep this one just out of reach of total collapse.

The Bruins got a taste of 9th place briefly tonight as the Detroit Red Wings were able to hold off the Minnesota Wild and take the 3rd spot in the Atlantic division. But Boston responded in the best way possible, defeating one of the better teams in the league in their home rink to regain a spot in the postseason.

Boston traded chances with the Blues to start this game, as both teams had to grind it out in the opening period and get a feel for each other. A good cycle in the offensive zone was followed by…