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NHL preseason action begins with Capitals, Bruins, and Penguins victories
The 2026 NHL preseason has commenced with several key matchups across the league. In Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2. While Cole Knuble provided a multi-point performance for the Flyers, Washington secured the win with goals from Aliaksei Protas, Ryan Leonard, and two from Jonny Brodzinski. The game also featured a physical altercation between Dylan McIlrath and Garrett Wilson.
In Boston, the Bruins earned a 3-2 shootout victory against the Capitals. Charlie McAvoy tied the game late in regulation, and rookie James Hagens secured the win in the shootout. Goaltender Michael DiPietro recorded 30 saves in the performance.
In Pittsburgh, the Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1. Connor Dewar and Bryan Rust contributed to the scoring, while the Penguins' goaltending rotation featured Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist. The Sabres' lineup included Jiri Kulich, who is returning from a previous long-term absence.
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Boston Bruins · James Hagens · Michael DiPietro · NHL · Philadelphia Flyers · Pittsburgh Penguins · TD Garden · Washington Capitals
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Jonny Brodzinski scored the first goal of the game for the Capitals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Logan Thompson made 28 saves for the Capitals.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ivan Miroshnichenko scored a goal for the Capitals in the third period.
- [● 2 SOURCES] James Hagens scored the winning goal in the shootout.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michael DiPietro made 30 saves for the Bruins.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jake Schmaltz scored a power-play goal for the Bruins in the second period.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Charlie McAvoy scored the Bruins' second regulation goal with less than two minutes remaining.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout.