The Boston Bruins stormed back from a 3-0 deficit vs. ex-B's captain Zdeno Chara and the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, but they were unable to finish the job in overtime.
The Caps got off to a commanding lead with goals from Nicklas Backstrom, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Tom Wilson. The Bruins responded with a power-play goal late in the second period, then a Brad Marchand goal and a game-tying Charlie McAvoy score to force OT. Unfortunately, it was all for naught as Caps star Alex Ovechkin quickly put home the OT game-winner.
David Pastrnak had five shots on goal and an assist in his first game of the 2021 season.
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Here's a recap of the B's loss:
FINAL SCORE: Capitals 4, Bruins 3 (OT)
BRUINS RECORD: 5-1-2
HIGHLIGHTS
Despite the Bruins dominating the first period, the Capitals got on the board first thanks to Nicklas Backstrom
Trevor van Riemsdyk scores in the second period for his first goal as a Capital:
Tom Wilson adding another second-period goal to extend Washington's lead to 3-0:
The B's finally broke their silence with a power-play goal late in the second:
Brad Marchand cut the Caps' lead to one in the third:
Charlie McAvoy forces OT:
Alex Ovechkin ends it:
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Monday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. vs. Washington Capitals