The Bruins have not played many stress-free hockey games this season. More often than not, they are locked in a one-goal game, one way or another, when the third period rolls around.

But on Thursday, the B’s enjoyed what was a rarity for them — a relatively anxiety-free 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues at the Garden. Though the score was lopsided, it wasn’t an easy game for Joonas Korpisalo, who turned aside 38 shots for his first since November 6.

The B’s broke open the game with a three-goal second period and cruised to the victory behind Pavel Zacha’s two goals. The B’s never trailed.

After playing catch-up – and failing – in Detroit in Tuesday, the Bruins this time got the early jump on their opponent, taking a 2-0 first period lead on a pair of goals from their erstwhile first line

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