Pastrnak scores lone shootout goal to give Bruins 3-2 win over Golden Knights
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak slipped a shot past Carter Hart to break a shootout stalemate and give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.Boston’s Jeremy Swayman stopped Vegas’ Trevor Connelly, Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner to set up Pastrnak for the winner in the third round.
David Pastrnak scored the decisive shootout goal to secure a 3-2 victory for the Boston Bruins over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. Boston's goaltender, Jeremy Swayman, played a crucial role, stopping shots from Vegas players Trevor Connelly, Jack Eichel, and Mitch Marner, setting up Pastrnak's winner in the third round.
James Hagens contributed with his sixth goal of the season, while Morgan Geekie added a power-play goal. Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, Pavel Zacha, and Pastrnak provided assists for the Bruins, who have now won six consecutive home matches. The Bruins' goaltending duo, Swayman and Carter Hart, put on a strong performance, Hart recording 25 saves.
Vegas' Trevor Connelly tied the score early in the third period, but was unable to find the equalizer. Mark Stone also scored for the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games following an impressive start to the season. They have also been ineffective in killing power plays, allowing a goal in seven of their last eight.
Vegas will next face Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, while the Bruins head to Pittsburgh for a game on Thursday night.
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