The rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins stands as the most heated and historic in NHL history, shaped by more than a century of unforgettable playoff battles. The two Original Six rivals have faced off an incredible 34 times in the postseason. During the 2008 playoffs, Game 4 in Boston delivered another classic chapter. In a tight, fiercely contested game, Patrice Brisebois scored the lone goal in the final minute of the second period. The clutch marker gave Montreal a 3–1 series lead and helped set the stage for a seven-game series victory. A veteran of more than 1,000 NHL games, Brisebois spent 16 of his 18 seasons with the Canadiens.