The Bruins edged the Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime, with both teams scoring once on the power play.
Boston beat Vegas 3-2 in overtime at TD Garden, earning a narrow finish in a game that needed extra time. The Bruins held a 27-23 edge in shots, though Carter Hart made 25 saves to keep Vegas within reach. Mark Stone scored a power-play goal for Vegas, finishing with 1 goal, 1 point, 2 shots, 1 hit and a minus-1; Boston’s Morgan Geekie also scored on the power play, recording 1 goal, 1 point, 2 shots, no hits and a minus-1. James Hagens added a Boston goal, going 1-for-3 in shots with a plus-1, while Vegas’ Trevor Connelly scored on his only shot and finished plus-1. Mitch Marner led Vegas with 2 assists and 2 points, plus-1 with 1 shot and 1 hit; David Pastrnak had 1 assist and 1 point, fired 7 shots and finished even. Jeremy Swayman was credited with 21 saves on 23 shots (.913), while Hart had 25 saves on 27 shots (.926). With one power-play goal apiece, overtime proved the separator as Boston claimed the 3-2 result.
Key Performers
Mitch Marner, Vegas: 2 assists, 2 points, 1 shot, 1 hit, +1. Mark Stone, Vegas: 1 goal, 1 power-play goal, 1 point, 2 shots, 1 hit, -1. Jeremy Swayman, Boston: 21 saves on 23 shots, .913 save percentage.
Standings Impact
Boston moves from 10-4-1 to 11-4-1 and 23 points. Vegas takes an overtime loss, moving from 9-5-1 to 9-5-2 and 20 points.
DYMA Insight
Boston entered ranked fourth in the DYMA Power Index at 78.9, well ahead of Vegas at 12th with 66.1. The Bruins’ 27-23 shot advantage and overtime finish turned that pregame edge into a result, despite Hart’s .926 save percentage.