Bruins Wrap: Fast Start, Finish Allow Boston To Stave Off Red Wings

BOSTON — The Bruins got back on track after a sloppy loss Thursday, bouncing back to earn a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at TD Garden.

The B’s improved to 7-0-1 on the season, while the Red Wings dropped to 5-3-1.

Check out the full box score here.

ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
The Bruins started fast in this one, netting a pair of first-period goals to put themselves in the driver’s seat against the Red Wings. Pavel Zacha opened the scoring at 10:33 in the opening frame, while Charlie McAvoy provided insurance 4:03 later.

Things slowed down to a glacial pace in the second period, but picked back up in the third.

The problem? Boston didn’t get the memo at first. The Bruins, once again, came out flat in the third period and nearly blew a two-goal lead for the second consecutive game. That’s when David Pastrnak did the thing again, scoring on his second penalty shot of the season to extend the lead back to a pair. He added one into an empty net for good measure.

STARS OF THE GAME
— Pastrnak’s two goals give him eight on the young season, tied for second-most in the NHL.

— McAvoy continued his recent scoring tear, following up a three-assist performance by breaking through for his first goal of the season.

— Joe Veleno scored Detroit’s only goal of the game, sniping one over Swayman’s shoulder in the third period.

WAGER WATCH
Zacha opened the scoring in the first period, which could have netted you a big payday. The 26-year-old was given +1100 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook to draw first blood, which would have netted a $1,200 payout for $100 bettors.

UP NEXT ON NESN
The Bruins will host the Florida Panthers in a rematch from the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday. They’ll drop the puck from TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET, and you can watch the game, plus an hour of pregame coverage, on NESN.