Early Fights Give Bruins an Edge

That, according to Andrew Ference and his teammates, is what made the opening fights and physicality worth it.

“The fights are one thing, but after the fights, to respond with some really good goals and I think a really good first period, that’s the impressive thing,” Ference said. “You know, anybody can go out there and drop the gloves and fight and do all that stuff, but to follow it up with really good hockey is what makes you successful.