Sports
Bruins Edge Red Wings; Predators Top Golden Knights
Nikita Zadorov's third-period goal lifted Boston over Detroit in their Eastern Conference match. Nashville defeated Vegas after Steven Stamkos scored twice.
The Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in their Saturday game. Nikita Zadorov's goal at 9:42 in the third period broke the tie. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 41 saves. Boston now leads Detroit by two points for the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Elsewhere, Steven Stamkos scored two goals for the Nashville Predators in their 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Key Facts
- The Bruins defeated the Red Wings in their Saturday game.
- Nikita Zadorov scored the tie-breaking goal for Boston.
- Jeremy Swayman stopped 41 shots.
- David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Marat Khusnutdinov each scored for Boston.
- Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat scored for Detroit.
- Steven Stamkos scored twice for Nashville against Vegas.
- Tyson Jost and Ryan O’Reilly each scored one goal for the Predators.
- Justus Annunen made 39 saves for Nashville.