BOSTON — The Boston Bruins erased an early 2-0 deficit to defeat St. Louis, 4-2, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday night.

Boston out-shot the Blues 18-2 in the second period after appearing sluggish in the first frame following a 10-day layoff.

Charlie McAvoy scored the tying goal in the second period and Sean Kuraly netted the game-winner 5:21 into the third. The Bruins added an empty-net goal with 1:49 to play.