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He got there, setting career bests for goals and points. Winger Jake DeBrusk, center Pavel Zacha, and defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Matt Grzelcyk also reached career highs, as the Bruins finished second to the Edmonton Oilers in goals-per-game average. Boston had 12 players score at least 30 points on the season.

Boston’s scoring depth isn’t coincidental. Captain Patrice Bergeron said it’s a byproduct of the camaraderie and chemistry that defines these Bruins. Everyone gets their time to shine.

“We want to make sure everyone is valued and bringing their best,” he said. “It’s someone stepping up every night, and it’s great to see.”

Boston’s ‘elite consistency’ in save percentage

Goalies Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman famously celebrate Bruins victories with an exaggerated hug on the ice. Here’s another reason for them to celebrate: They’ve won the Jennings Trophy as the NHL goalies with the lowest goals-per-game average for their team.

“It’s such a special relationship. To see it translate on the ice for both of us is very special,” Swayman said. “There’s no one I’ll ever meet like him again. I’m just enjoying the ride.”

Montgomery has referred to goaltender Ullmark’s “elite consistency” this season, which is an apt way to describe a goaltender who won 40 games and led the league in save percentage and goals-against average. Between him and Swayman, Boston’s net is very protected, no matter where opponents shoot.