Recap: Pastrnak jolts Bruins past Lightning, 3-2

Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty ImagesDavid 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.

The B’s started the game off on an early four-minute power play. But the Lightning’s penalty kill held…