nhl Game Recap
Bruins Down Vegas 5-4 - Match Report
The Bruins got a 3-goal performance from Morgan Geekie as Boston handed Vegas a 5-4 defeat on Thursday at TD Garden.
Bettors who backed the Bruins were rewarded as -158 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Boston got goals from Morgan Geekie(3), Mason Lohrei, and Jesper Boqvist in the victory. Geekie opened the scoring at 14:34 of the first period.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 32 of 36 Vegas shots in the victory.
Alex Pietrangelo, Paul Cotter, Chandler Stephenson, and Michael Amadio scored for the Golden Knights, finding the net behind Jeremy Swayman.
Adin Hill stopped 27 of 32 shots for the Golden Knights, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Boston went 1-for-2, while the Golden Knights were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Vegas outshot Boston 36-32 in the game.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Golden Knights will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.