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Boston Ices Tampa Bay 5-2 - Recap

Boston got a pair of goals from David Pastrnak as the Bruins skated to a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday at Amalie Arena.

Boston won as a +174 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

David Pastrnak(2), Brad Marchand(2), and Anton Blidh each scored for the Bruins in the victory. Pastrnak opened the scoring for Boston.

Linus Ullmark turned in a 27-save effort for the Bruins.

Tampa Bay got goals from Ondrej Palat, and Brayden Point in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Tampa Bay got a 25-stop effort from Andrei Vasilevskiy in the loss.

On the power play, Boston went 0-for-2, while the Lightning were 0-for-4 with the man advantage.

Boston outshot Tampa Bay 30-29 in the game.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Capitals. The Lightning will aim to get back on the winning track at New Jersey.