Canadiens torch Boston for five goals by second intermission

Through two periods Thursday at TD Garden, Montréal leads Boston 5-1 despite 22 shots apiece, converting its chances while the Bruins have managed one goal. Jake Evans has 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, 2 shots and a +1 rating; Josh Anderson also has 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points and a +1, with three hits. Phillip Danault and Cole Caufield each have a goal, three shots and a +1, while Mike Matheson has an assist, one shot and a +3; Boston’s Casey Mittelstadt has the Bruins’ goal, with two shots and a +1. Jacob Fowler has stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955); Boston’s Jeremy Swayman stopped 13 of 17 (.765), and Michael DiPietro is 4-for-5 (.800). Neither team has a power-play goal, and Boston’s 15-11 edge in hits has not changed the scoreboard.