Patrice Bergeron is as consistent as they come.
The four-time Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's top defensive forward has shown that he is as well-rounded as they come, having notched over 700 points in his 13 NHL seasons to date. Included in that point total is nearly 300 goals for the Boston Bruins' veteran, with Bergeron tallying 20 or more goals in a season eight times heading into Tuesday's clash with the New Jersey Devils.
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Bergeron, 32, increased his total to nine seasons with at least 20 goals — including a current streak of five straight — when he scored during the second period against the Devils. His power play goal, a one-timer from the slot that went through Devils' goalie Cory Schneider's legs, tied the game at 2-2 and initiated a comeback that would eventually see the Bruins win the game.
The Bruins are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference and have won four games in a row. A big part of their success can be attributed to their top line, which now boasts three 20-goal scorers.
Patrice Bergeron joined linemates Brad Marchand (21) and David Pastrnak (20) in the 20-goal club with this tally.
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Bergeron has also tallied 20 assists so far this season.