The Bruins extended their point streak to six games Tuesday night as Matt Grzelcyk netted the game-winning goal en route to a 2-1 overtime victory against the host Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Boston improved to 37-18-5 while Chicago fell to 22-30-9.
You can check out the full box score here.
ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
Despite the fact it needed to be decided in overtime, the Bruins had their way with the Blackhawks while out-shooting Chicago 48-20 in the contest. Boston held a 24-6 advantage in shots midway through regulation, a 34-11 edge after two periods and tripled the Blackhawks in the category (40-13) at the time Patrice Bergeron finally netted the game’s first goal at 4:43 of the third.
The Bruins also had what would have been a go-ahead goal from Charlie Coyle waved off at 15:13 of the third period. Craig Smith was whistled for a very questionable goaltender interference on the play.
STARS OF THE GAME
— Marc-Andre Fleury stole one point for the Blackhawks as he recorded 45 saves on 46 shots in regulation. It marked a season high for the veteran netminder before the extra period even started. Fleury finished with 46 saves in the contest.
— Patrice Bergeron scored the first goal of the game at 4:43 of the third period as the Bruins captain batted the puck out of the air and into the back of the net. Bergeron finished with six shots in the effort.
— Grzelcyk netted the game-winning goal at 1:40 of the overtime period.
WAGER WATCH
Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark put together a solid start in net, and it could have made bettors some money. Ullmark had his goals-against prop bet set at 2.5 with the Under -110, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. A $110 bet on Ullmark to stonewall the Blackhawks would have made one bettor $100 richer.
UP NEXT ON NESN
The Bruins will travel to the Minnesota Wild for the second night of a back-to-back on Wednesday. Boston then will return to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday with puck drop set for 8 p.m. ET and pregame coverage starting at 7:30 p.m.
