Sunday was a celebration of 100 years of Boston Bruins hockey at TD Garden, and it was also a reminder of how the Bruins are expected to play. The current B’s gave the legends in the house something to be proud of in a 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

The team’s rich history has been saluted during a year of special events and signature game nights. On Saturday, a slap shot from the arena, the Bruins’ Centennial Legacy bear monument was unveiled, a 3,500-pound bronze colossus that was created to reflect the spirit and resolve of the team and the city it calls home.

The Boston Bruins are set to become the third team in NHL history to hit 100 years in the league. Joining the Montreal Canadiens (founded in 1909) and the Toron