Sports
Bruins Edge Red Wings; Predators Defeat Golden Knights
Nikita Zadorov's tie-breaking goal lifted Boston over Detroit in NHL action. Steven Stamkos scored twice as Nashville beat Vegas.
The Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in their Eastern Conference match, with Nikita Zadorov scoring the tie-breaking goal in the third period. Jeremy Swayman made 41 saves for Boston, who now lead Detroit by two points for the first wild-card spot. David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Marat Khusnutdinov contributed goals for the Bruins. Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat each scored for Detroit. Separately, Steven Stamkos scored two goals in the Nashville Predators' 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Nashville's Justus Annunen made 39 saves.
Key Facts
- Nikita Zadorov's goal at 9:42 of the third period put Boston ahead of Detroit.
- Jeremy Swayman stopped 41 shots in Boston's win.
- Bruins defeated the Red Wings in a game between Eastern Conference rivals.
- David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Marat Khusnutdinov each had one goal for Boston.
- Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat scored one goal apiece for Detroit.
- Steven Stamkos scored twice for Nashville against Vegas.
- Justus Annunen made 39 saves in the Predators' win.
- Tyson Jost and Ryan O’Reilly also scored for Nashville.