MONTREAL ( AP) — The Boston Bruins’ competitive fire was stoked by the latest encounter with their longtime rivals, the Montreal Canadiens.

Tyler Seguin’s shootout goal gave Boston a 4-3 victory over Montreal on Wednesday night after the Bruins squandered a two-goal lead in the third period.

Seguin hesitated as he drove in on Carey Price before firing a shot past the goalie. David Krejci had sent a shot off the post on Boston’s first attempt.

Tim Thomas stopped Rene Bourque, Max Pacioretty and Lars Eller in the tiebreaker for his 24th win. He made 26 saves during regulation and overtime.

Andrew Ference, Benoit Pouliot and Patrice Bergeron scored for Boston, which began a six-game trip — its longest of the season — on a winning note following a 2-4 skid.

Max Pacioretty and Erik Cole scored in the third for Montreal. Mathieu Darche had tied it 1-1 with a shorthanded goal early in the second.



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