Pandolfo, Bruins a Part of Memorable Night at TD Garden

The Boston Bruins were a part of a moving and memorable tribute to the victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombings prior to the start of Wednesday's game. Among the black and gold who felt compelled to help the city begin to heal was Jay Pandolfo, a Burlington High School graduate.

Prior to the start of the contest at TD Garden, the Bruins played a video tribute and projected "Boston Strong" ribbons onto the ice surface as the lights in the building remained dark.

When Rene Rancourt, famous for his regular renditions of the National Anthem, took to the microphone, he sang the opening notes of the song.

But soon after, Rancourt stopped singing, and allowed the crowd to take over, providing a moment that will last a lifetime for sports fans and casual followers alike. (Click here for a full performance of the National Anthem)

Prior to the game, Pandolfo told Comcast SportsNet New England's Joe Haggerty that the bombings hit close to home for the Burlington native who frequently was a spectator of the race during his time as a student at Boston University.

"You feel for the City of Boston, but especially for the people directly impacted by this. They were just going out for the day to cheer on family and friends. For this to happen is shocking," said Pandolfo, according to CSNNE. "For something like that to happen is sad. It’s sad you can’t enjoy a day like this in Boston. There’s really not much else you can say about it.”