Boston.com · Oct 13, 2022
3 takeaways from the Bruins’ opening-night win over Washington
Hampus Lindholm #27 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty net goal as a dejected Washington Capitals player looks on during the third period.WASHINGTON — What looked like an early emphatic statement for the 2022-23 Boston Bruins turned into survival mode against the Capitals.
Captain Patrice Bergeron scored Boston’s first goal of the season 7:58 in. David Pastrnak and David Krejci dazzled with their cohesive chemistry, producing multi-point outings, including Pastrnak’s late first-period marker. Taylor Hall extended the lead to 3-0 after burying a brilliant feed from Pastrnak just 6:14 into the second frame.