Pastrnak Passes Bergeron With 428th Goal as Bruins Rally to Beat Blackhawks
Elias Lindholm scored the overtime winner after Boston erased a two-goal deficit, marking a milestone for the franchise's career scoring list.
By Fatou Kim ·
The Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime on Saturday, extending their home winning streak to five games. Elias Lindholm scored the decisive goal to end the contest, capping a comeback for the home team after they trailed by two goals late in the third period.
David Pastrnak reached a career milestone during the first period. His breakaway goal marked his 428th career goal, moving him into sole possession of third place on the Bruins' all-time scoring list. He surpassed Patrice Bergeron with the tally. Casey Mittelstadt and Mason Lohrei also recorded goals for Boston.
The Blackhawks controlled the early stages of the game, leading 4-2 before the final minutes. Anton Frondell recorded two goals, marking his second career game with that total. Ryan Greene and Connor Bedard also scored for Chicago. Frondell's first goal came just 11 seconds into a power play opportunity, giving the visitors an early lead after a delay-of-game penalty against Will Borgen.
Boston goaltender Michael DiPietro kept the game close despite being outshot 28-13 over the first two periods. He made a key save on a Bedard attempt from the slot with just over two minutes remaining in the first period. The Bruins pulled within one goal on a Mason Lohrei tally before Morgan Geekie scored with 12 seconds left in regulation. That goal was Geekie's second of the season and his first in ten games.
Chicago entered the contest with the league's lowest power play percentage, converting on only four of 40 attempts. The team had a 0-for-11 record on the road at that time. The Bruins' defensive effort limited Chicago's offensive pressure in the closing minutes of regulation, forcing the extra period.
The Bruins will continue their schedule following this home victory. The Blackhawks remain in Boston to play their next game, looking to bounce back from the overtime loss. Both teams will evaluate their defensive structures and power play units in the coming days.
This result concludes the Saturday night slate for the Bruins. The team will prepare for their next opponent on the road, carrying their five-game home winning streak with them. The Blackhawks will return to practice to address their recent struggles on the man advantage.
