Pastrnak settles shootout as Bruins beat Golden Knights 3-2
Boston earned its sixth home win in a row despite surrendering a two-goal lead.
David Pastrnak delivered the deciding shootout goal as the Boston Bruins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 at TD Garden on Monday. The victory extended Boston’s home winning streak to six games.
James Hagens and Morgan Geekie put Boston ahead 2-0, with Geekie scoring on the power play in the second period. Mark Stone answered with a power-play goal for Vegas before Trevor Connelly tied the game at 7:23 of the third.
Jeremy Swayman finished with 21 saves for Boston, while Carter Hart stopped 25 shots for Vegas. Swayman also denied all three Vegas shootout attempts before Pastrnak scored in the third round, according to The Associated Press.
Mitch Marner assisted on both Vegas goals, extending his point streak to 10 games. The Golden Knights have lost five of their past six games.
