Boston Bruins: 3 takeaways from the win in Vegas
By jc
Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The Bruins leave with two points after a solid performance.
The Boston Bruins and the Vegas Golden Knights met for the first time last week. The Bruins prevailed 4-3 the contest.
The game saw two Stanley Cup favorites square off in a heavyweight content worthy of the Vegas venue.
Vegas jumped out to an early two goal lead thanks to goals from Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty. David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand responded to tie the game at two.
Marchand gave Boston the lead in the second, and then Torey Krug extended it to 4-2. Despite a late goal from Vegas, Boston held on to win 4-3.
Boston played almost a complete game in Vegas, and it was the top line that really stood out.
Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak Had Best Game of Season
Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, and David Pastrnak led the way against Vegas. The so-called Perfection Line combined for seven total points.
Pastrnak got things started with a big goal in the first period after Vegas went up 2-0. This goal probably epitomizes the Bergeron line more than anything else.
Bergeron, like he always seems to do, had great stick position on the forecheck and won the puck. Marchand grabbed it and made a great pass to Pastrnak, who buried it. All three players did what they do best to get Boston back in the game.
Marchand scored a power play goal to tie it later on in the first. In the second, he and Pastrnak again combined for some more magic.
Pastrnak got the puck in the defensive zone, looked up, and saw Marchand streaking down the left wing. He played an indirect pass off the walk and hit Marchand in stride. Marchand skated into the zone and ripped a shot past Marc-Andre Fleury.
Bruins fans were ready to see the Bergeron break out, and they got their wish against the Golden Knights. If Bergeron, Marchand, and Pastrnak continue to elevate their games, look out NHL.