In Boston, the Bruins went back to an old formula on Tuesday night, scoring late in the game to grab a win.
Boston struck twice in the third period to give them a 3-2 win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights.
David Krejci scored game-winner for Bruins – file photo by Lewis Bleiman
Jake DeBrusk tied the game early in the third frame and David Krejci potted the winner
“Obviously, we wanted to get the win before the [All-Star] break,” Krejci said. “We can enjoy the break a little bit more now.”
Jaroslav Halak made 27 saves in the win.
“Disappointing going into the third with the lead and not getting points, but we didn’t help ourselves with the penalties early in the game,” Vegas head coach Peter DeBoer said. “Despite the fact we killed them off (5-for-5 on the penalty kill), it takes a toll on you.”
Mark Stone and Nicolas Hague helped the Knights to a 2-1 lead n the game.
“Did it in the right way, didn’t overthink it,” Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said. “Just got it, got off the wall, make sure you pound it hard so it gets by the first layer. If it gets blocked closer to the net, at least it’s not going to be a quick transition. We’ve been trying to instill that attitude in some of our other guys.”
Jeremy Lauzon also scored for the Bruins.
“Enjoy yourself and get away wherever you’re going, mentally cleanse,” Cassidy said of the break this week. “But understand that we get back, we get at it pretty quick. Be a professional. By that, you do have to look after yourself in some degree in terms of your conditioning. But again, it’s more about, enjoy it, but be ready to get ramped up in a hurry.”
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Marc-Andre Fleury made 34 saves in the loss.
“There was some good, but when you look at the overall, not good enough to come into a building like this to win,” DeBoer said. “Against a team like that, you have to do everything right. That’s move your feet, stay out of the box, play a clean game.”
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