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Last night's tilt against the Maple Leafs may not have been the Bruins best outing in this recent winning streak, but it was another part of the winning streak.

In Claude Julien's 100th game behind the Bruins bench, the B's took advantage of some defensive breakdowns and (at times) soft goaltending to grab a "W" from the Maple Leafs. Phil Kessel opened the scoring for the Bruins, Matt Hunwick got his first NHL goal (see image, above), and Michael Ryder finally scored again, on a beautiful toe-drag-to-top-shelf goal that reminded Bruins fans why he was picked up in the off-season.

The Bruins have made it a bit of a tradition to beat the Leafs, having won the vast majority of games through last season and this, but the more important point is that they held on for the win, despite some craaaaazy pressure from the Leafs, and five shots ringing off the goal posts through the game.

The win brings Boston's record up to 11-3-4 (first in the Division), and Tim Thomas again retains top-spot in the NHL Goalie Rankings.

Perhaps NOW Thomas can get the All-Star Nomination he deserves?