NHL · Final Recap
Boston Survives Chicago’s 41-Shot Barrage in 5-4 Thriller
October 31, 2026 · 7:53 PM
The Bruins converted five times to edge Chicago 5-4 despite facing nine more shots.
Boston escaped TD Garden with a 5-4 win over Chicago, despite being outshot 41-32. The Bruins’ edge was finishing: Chicago’s Anton Frondell scored twice, including the Blackhawks’ lone power-play goal. Connor Bedard added a goal and an assist on six shots, while Patrick Kane and Andrew Mangiapane each chipped in an assist. JJ Peterka paced Boston’s setup work with two assists and a plus-3 rating, and David Pastrnak scored once on four shots. Morgan Geekie also scored, adding three shots and three hits as Boston recorded 22 hits to Chicago’s 16. Michael DiPietro stopped 37 of 41 shots for a .902 save percentage, while Arvid Soderblom made 27 saves on 31 shots for a .871 mark. Boston’s five goals proved just enough to withstand Chicago’s higher shot volume and secure the one-goal result.
Key Performers
Anton Frondell, Chicago: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 9 shots, 0 +/-, 1 PPG, 1 hit. JJ Peterka, Boston: 0 G, 2 A, 2 P, 4 shots, +3, 0 PPG, 0 hits. Goalies: Michael DiPietro—37 saves, 41 shots against, .902; Arvid Soderblom—27 saves, 31 shots against, .871.
Standings Impact
Boston entered at 9-4-1 with 19 points; the win moves the Bruins to 10-4-1 and 21 points. Chicago entered 4-9-0 with 8 points and takes the loss.
DYMA Insight
The No. 3 Bruins beat the No. 32 Blackhawks, but Chicago’s 41-32 shot advantage made this far tighter than the power-index gap suggests. Boston’s conversion edge—and Frondell’s two goals, including a power-play strike—defined the 5-4 finish.