Jaroslav Halak Shines Between Pipes, Despite Bruins’ OT Loss To Devils

Halak was stellar in net Saturday

Jaroslav Halak was a force between the pipes Saturday.

The 35-year-old Boston Bruins goaltender stopped 29 shots in the squad’s last-second 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Halak shined the brightest as the matinee contest came to a close totaling 14 of his 29 saves in the third period or overtime, including multiple breakaway saves on the Devils.

The veteran netminder finished the 2020 NHL regular season on a high note winning seven of his last eight starts with a 1.99 goals against average, and continued his stellar play Saturday despite the loss

For more on his day, check out the video above from “Bruins Postgame Final,” presented by Rodenhiser Home Services.

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