Bill Belichick: big Bruins guy.

The Patriots head coach sat down for his latest Zoom conference with reporters on Friday morning, but took many off guard because he was wearing a Bruins hat. He then opened the Zoom with a message of support for the B’s the morning after they scored a clutch overtime win over the New York Islanders Thursday night.

“We’re behind ’em – go B’s,” Belichick said, which you can watch in the above clip from the Patriots’ Twitter account. “They’ve got a lot of big games coming up, so, wish them well. Coach Cassidy has done a great job there. They have a lot of great players. Love their style of play. So, just want to show our support.”

Friday was hardly the first time Belichick showed his support for another contending team in town. But he certainly made a point to show how much he has the Bruins’ back.

The Bruins have a 2-1 series lead over the Islanders. The two teams get back at it in Game 4 on Saturday, which you’ll be able to hear on 98.5 The Sports Hub starting with pregame coverage at 6:30 p.m.

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  UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins scores the game-winning goal at 3:36 of overtime against the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on June 03, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Bruins defeated the Islanders 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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  Jun 3, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Craig Smith (12) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with teammates during the first period of game three of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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  UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins makes the first period save on Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on June 03, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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  UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Craig Smith #12 of the Boston Bruins reacts after taking a stick from Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders during the second period in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on June 03, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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  UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Craig Smith #12 of the Boston Bruins scores at 5:52 of the first period against the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on June 03, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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