BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins put up a pretty good fight against the rival Montreal Canadiens — for one period.

Boston’s Tanner Jeannot and Montreal’s Josh Anderson dropped the gloves at the opening faceoff of Tuesday night’s game. Another first-period fight helped set the tone for the Bruins, who had beaten Montreal eight of the previous 10 meetings.

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