David Pastrnak’s hat trick propelled the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at the TD Garden in a playoff-type game.
The win boosted the Bruins’ one point past the Lightning in the Atlantic Division and 2-0-1 in their season series.
It turned out to be a physical night with eight power plays that saw a double minor, 4-on-4, and even a 4-on-4 and a shorthanded goal in the mix.
The Bruins’ second line was the difference maker, as all goals were scored on 5v5 play on a night full of power-play opportunities gone awry.