The rivalry between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens is the most intense and iconic in NHL history, fueled by generations of high-stakes playoff battles and unforgettable moments whenever the two Original Six rivals collide.
One of those classic moments came during the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when Marc Savard buried the overtime winner in Game 3, sending the Boston crowd into a frenzy. Savard spent the final five years of his 13-season NHL career in Boston, making the goal another memorable chapter in one of hockey’s fiercest rivalries.