The Montreal Canadiens face their most fierce rival for the first time in the 2016-17 season tonight. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens rivalry dates back nearly one hundred years. No two teams have played each other more in the postseason and there are almost always fireworks in store when they face off.
Whether it be the regular season or the playoffs, it is always a heated affair when these two teams meet.
Historically, Boston is known as the “Big, Bad Bruins” and Montreal the “Flying Frenchmen.” It’s usually a story of brawn vs. finesse when these teams square off, with Montreal playing the role of the smaller more skilled team.