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Boston Bruins: 3 takeaways from Monday’s 5-3 comeback win over the Capitals

By Matt Hawkins

Feb 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) scores the go ahead goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) scores the go ahead goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins fell behind 3-0 against the Capitals and came back from this deficit, but this time they were able to win. Unlike Saturday, the B’s didn’t allow this game to go to overtime as they managed to score five unanswered goals on the Caps to hand them their first regulation loss of the season.

Last night’s came started the same way as Saturday’s, with the Black and Gold dominating play. However, the Caps were once again able to capitalize (no pun intended) on their limited chances and bring a 2-0 lead into the second period (this would’ve been a 3-0 lead if it wasn’t for a risky, yet successful, offside challenge on what would’ve been Washington’s first goal by head coach Bruce Cassidy).

Like Saturday, the second period scoring opened up with the Caps scoring to extend their lead to 3-0. And once again, just like Saturday, the B’s scored their first goal just over halfway through the second period. Once again the Black and Gold would have to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the third period.

Just like Saturday, the B’s were in fact able to comeback after trailing 3-0 in the second period. However, unlike Saturday, they didn’t wait until the literal last minute to tie the game, allowing them to pull ahead in regulation and avoid overtime. Boston would score five unanswered goals, including four in the third period to give Washington their first regulation loss at a score of 5-3.

3. David Pastrnak is back for the Boston Bruins.

I know David Pastrnak came back Saturday, but he seemed a bit rusty. His shots were off and he didn’t seem as fluent with his stick-handling and decision making.

Last night was a different story.

Pasta looked as though he completely shook off the rust that was weighing him down on Saturday. He was quicker and smarter with his decision making, fluent with his stick-handling, and more accurate with his shots.

Because of this, Pastrnak was able to score his first two goals last night and they were both in vintage Pastrnak style. The first goal was a one-timer from Brad Marchand and the second was a turnaround snipe from the high slot.

With last night’s performance, Pasta now has three points in two games, which is, although a small sample size, right where we would expect him to be in regard to point pace.

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