NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins right wing David Backes (42) prior to the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a save as Ottawa Senators Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44), Boston Bruins Brandon Carlo (25) and Torey Krug (47) watch the rebound during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Ottawa Senators Filip Chlapik (78) and linesman Scott Cherrey (50) converse while waiting for a face-off during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Kevan Miller (86) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins center Danton Heinen (43) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Kevan Miller (86) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Charlie McAvoy (73) trips Ottawa Senators Matt Duchene (95) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara (33) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins center Riley Nash (20) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf (2) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Ryan Spooner (51) controls the puck on a breakaway while Ottawa Senators Ben Harpur (67) defends during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Brad Marchand (63) and Ottawa Senators Ben Harpur (67) battle for the puck during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Ottawa Senators Cody Ceci (5) checks Boston Bruins Jake DeBrusk (74) into the net as Boston Bruins David Krejci (46) celebrates a goal during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Brad Marchand (63) and Ottawa Senators Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) race for the puck during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins Jake DeBrusk (74) stickhandler in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Mike Condon (1) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Ottawa Senators Thomas Chabot (72) passes back while chased by Boston Bruins Brandon Carlo (25) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (9) is frustrated during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2017: Bruins vs Senators DEC 30

December 30, 2017: Ottawa Senators Matt Duchene (95) and Boston Bruins Zdeno Chara (33) during the NHL game between Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. Bruins shutout the Senators by a score of 5-0. Daniel Lea/CSM