The Bruins throttled the Habs 8-3 tonight in their preseason opener in Halifax.

Marco Sturm and Vladimir Sobotka scored twice each to lead the Boston offence, while Andrew Ference, P.J. Axelsson, Aaron Ward and Patrice Bergeron also joined the scoring parade.

Welcome back Bergy.

Bruins will remain in Halifax for the next few days; practicing Tuesday and Wednesday before taking on the Red Wings again on Metro Center ice Thursday night.

BTB