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Poitras and Frederic help undefeated Boston Bruins blank Chicago Blackhawks 3-0


The Boston Bruins matched the best start in franchise history with a 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Matthew Poitras and Trent Frederic scored 56 seconds apart in the third period to seal the victory for the Bruins, who are now 6-0-0.

Pavel Zacha also scored for Boston, and Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves to record his 10th career shutout. The Bruins closed out a perfect four-game trip with the win, and they have now won six consecutive games to start the season.

Poitras, a 19-year-old rookie, opened the scoring in the third period when he skated past veteran Blackhawks forward Corey Perry and beat Mrazek on the glove side. Frederic then made it 3-0 when he knocked home a slick pass from James van Riemsdyk.

The Bruins controlled the game from start to finish, outshooting the Blackhawks 43-23. Swayman was solid in net, making several key saves to keep the Blackhawks off the board.

The Bruins' undefeated start is the best in franchise history since the 1937-38 season. The team is looking like one of the early favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year.

Bruins' Young Guns Shine in Win

The Bruins' young players were on full display in the win over the Blackhawks. Poitras is now tied for the team lead in goals with three, and Frederic has two goals and two assists in six games.

Other young Bruins who have had a strong start to the season include David Pastrnak (2 goals, 4 assists), Jake DeBrusk (1 goal, 3 assists), and Charlie McAvoy (1 goal, 3 assists).

The Bruins have a bright future with this young core of players. If they can stay healthy, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference for years to come.

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