B's Bounce Back With Solid 4-1 Win Over The Penguins

Marina1/17/2020 12:30 PM

The Bruins snapped their two game losing streak with a solid, physical, 4-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Thursday night.

Sidney Crosby opened the scoring 24 seconds into the game. 1-0 Penguins.

B's had 2 power play opportunities early in the 1st to answer but no dice.

Sean Kuraly tied the game thanks to a deflection off Jack Johnson and in. 1-1.

Danton Heinen forced a Pens turnover then Karson Kuhlman found Par Lindholm shortly after to make it 2-1.

Torey Krug and Patric Hornqvist were going at it all night and finally dropped the gloves.

Patrice Bergeron's bullet made it 3-1 Bruins early in the 3rd. Great pass from Pastrnak.

David Pastrnak had the empty netter, but gave it to Brad Marchand (who had been in a slump) instead. What a guy. 4-1 Bruins.

FINAL: Boston 4, Pittsburgh 1

News, notes and quotes:

- No David Krejci tonight. Suffered an UBI against the Blue Jackets. Coyle was 2C with DeBrusk and Bjork, Heinen - Lindholm, Kuhlman made up the 3rd line.

- Talking about making an impact, Karson Kuhlman. 2 assists in the 1st. Great game. All over the ice.

- 2 great passes from David Pastrnak tonight, 1st to Bergeron to pad the lead then 2nd to Marchand who (prior to tonight) had just 2 goals since Dec. 1st. Gave up the easy ENG for Marchand.

- 20th goal of the season for Patrice Bergeron. 11th 20 goal season for No. 37.

-B's were physical all night long, Kuraly banging bodies, Wagner banging bodies, Nordstrom eating shots, Krug fighting. Great response physically after their soft game vs. CBJ.

- Third game in four nights for Jaro Halak. Gave up a goalie 24 seconds in to Sidney Crosby but was solid the rest of the game. Made some huge saves at the end of the 2nd. 29 saves. B's have a few days off but I imagine Vladar will play Sunday afternoon.

- Tuukka Rask honored for 500 games. He's concussed and will go through protocol. Hopefully he won't be out too long.