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Boston Bruins defeat Utah Mammoth 6-1

The Boston Bruins secured a 6-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. The win was largely driven by a significant turnaround in the Bruins' special teams performance.

After starting the season 0-for-10 on the power play, Boston went 3-for-4 during the matchup. David Pastrnak contributed two goals and three points on the man advantage, while Morgan Geekie added one goal and three points. The Bruins' penalty kill also improved, successfully defending all seven of Utah's power-play opportunities.

Defensively, the Bruins recorded 23 blocked shots and six takeaways. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 36 saves, finishing the game with a .973 save percentage. The team also showed improvement in ball security, reducing turnovers to 18 compared to previous games.

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Boston Bruins · David Pastrňák · Jeremy Swayman · Morgan Geekie · Utah Mammoth