David Pastrnak’s Overtime Heroics Lead Bruins to Victory Against Kings

In a thrilling Saturday night showdown, Boston Bruins’ ace forward, David Pastrnak, clinched a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings with a goal 3:07 into overtime. This marks Pastrnak’s third goal in the Bruins’ opening three games, continuing his impressive scoring run from last season where he netted 47 goals in 82 games.

Elias Lindholm and Jeremy Swayman Shine for Boston

Elias Lindholm added to the Bruins’ scoreline, while goalie Jeremy Swayman defended the net with 33 saves. This game marked the Kings’ first defeat of the season, following an opening 3-1 triumph over Buffalo on Thursday.

Scoreline Swings and Key Players

The Kings’ Trevor Moore tipped the scale in LA’s favor with a goal 5:22 into the second period. However, Lindholm quickly retaliated, tying the game with 3:10 remaining in the same period. The Kings’ goaltender, Darcy Kuemper, held fast with 23 saves.

A noteworthy observation from the Kings’ end is Anze Kopitar’s absence from the scoresheet after his hat-trick in the third period against the Sabres. On the Bruins’ side, they remain consistent in allowing the first goal in all their opening three games, standing with a record of 2-1-0.

Key Moment and Stat

Mason Lohrei and Matthew Poitras set up the game-winning goal, each earning an assist on Pastrnak’s decisive shot. A significant statistic from this match is the Bruins’ improved defense. After surrendering a total of six goals in the first period of their previous two games, the Bruins and the Kings ended the first period without any goals on Saturday.

What’s Next?

The Kings are set to continue their seven-game journey with a visit to Ottawa on Monday. Meanwhile, the Bruins will lock horns with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, on their home ground on Monday.