SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Boston Bruins defeated the San Jose Sharks with a final score of 3-1 in San Jose. The game was back and forth action, until late in the third period, when the Bruins sealed the win.
Jake DeBruusk (74) hugs Brad Marchand after his second period goal – Photo by Jack Lima
Brad Marchand’s goals in the first and third period would have been enough for the win. Marchand led the scoring on the rush towards the net, when a pass Jake DeBrusk and then ripped the puck towards the net, going just past the outstretched foot of James Reimer for the opening goal.
In the second period, Timo Meier’s one-timer evened the score. The powerplay goal was assisted by Brent Burns and Logan Couture.
Charlie Coyle (13) and Logan Couture (39) battle for the puck along the boards – Photo by Jack Lima
Early in the third period, Marchand picked up a loose puck near the side of the net and his shot ricochet off Reimers shoulder into the net, to give the Bruins the go-ahead goal. Then, with only 39 seconds left in the game, Patrice Bergeron’s goal secured the 3-1 win for the Bruins.
Tomas Nosek (92) and Nick Bonino battle during a face-off – Photo by Jack Lima
Taylor Hall looks to make a pass up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks’ goalie James Reimer makes a save on a shot by Nick Foligno (17) – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks’ goalie James Reimer looks for the puck under a scrum of players in front of the Sharks net – Photo by Jack Lima
Ryan Merkley (6) and Trent Frederic (11) battle for the puck – Photo by Jack Lima
Mike Reilly (6) is checked to the ice by Jacob Middleton (21) – Photo by Jack Lima
Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) skates away from Taylor Hall (71) – Photo by Jack Lima
David Pastrnak – Photo by Jack Lima
Bruins’ forward Jake DeBrusk skates the puck up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Brad Marchand looks to make a pass – Photo by Jack Lima
Brad Marchand lines up for a face-off – Photo by Jack Lima
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