The win, paced by early goals from Trent Frederic, Parker Wotherspoon, Brad Marchand, and David Pastrnak, was the second in a row for the goal-challenged Bruins, who hadn’t won back-to-back games since Dec.

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Parker Wotherspoon scored his first NHL goal on Tuesday night to help the Boston Bruins open a four-goal lead and hold on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2.

For now, no help is coming for the Bruins, who have lost six straight heading into Saturday's matchup with the Cup champion Panthers.

Boston Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon, right, is congratulated by Mason Lohrei (6) after his goal off Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

Brad Marchand trashes radio reporter for false story of problems in Boston Bruins locker room with David Pastrnak

The Lightning played without their leading goal-scorer, top center Brayden Point, who was scratched for missing a team meeting prior to the morning skate. It forced the team to scramble just to get enough players to fill its roster, recalling 22-year-old forward Jack Finley from AHL Syracuse to make his NHL debut as the 12th forward.

Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid scored on a power play midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins.

BOSTON — At the micro level, the Bruins are in the midst of a five-game winless streak. At the macro level, they’re set up to have a real battle in the second half to make the playoffs. They returned home on Tuesday night to face the defending Western Conference champions featuring the best player it the world.

The toughness factor has dissipated in recent years, although feisty players like Trent Frederic and Marchand are always willing to stand up for their teammates. The Bruins have not replaced the ...

The Boston Bruins are playing the Ottawa Senators this afternoon in a very important contest. The Bruins are only ahead of the Senators by one point for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference,

In a wildly entertaining and raucous game, the Bruins had their most emotional win of the season in their grasp only to cough up a two-goal lead late in the final 3:13 of regulation with the goalie pulled and lose in a shootoout, 6-5.

THROUGH GAMES OF SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 2025