Boston Bruins defeat Vegas Golden Knights in shootout

The Boston Bruins secured a 3-2 shootout victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at TD Garden. David Pastrnak scored the decisive shootout goal in the third round after regulation and overtime ended in a tie.

Boston took an early lead through James Hagens in the first period. Mark Stone tied the game for Vegas with a power-play goal, but Morgan Geekie restored the Bruins' lead with a second-period power-play goal. Trevor Connelly scored in the third period to equalize at 2-2, forcing the game into overtime and eventually the shootout.

Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves, including stops on Trevor Connelly, Jack Eichel, and Mitch Marner during the shootout. Vegas goaltender Carter Hart recorded 25 saves. The win marks the sixth consecutive home victory for Boston.