: Tied 1-1 entering the third, Detroit briefly led 2-1 before Boston responded with three unanswered goals.

: Defenseman Nikita Zadorov broke the 2-2 tie at 9:42 of the third period with a long wrist shot.

: Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 41 saves, earning praise from coach Marco Sturm as his best performance of the season.

: This win moved Boston two points ahead of Detroit for the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

: David Pastrnak became the fourth-fastest player in Bruins history to reach 500 assists.

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: Tied 1-1 entering the third, Detroit briefly led 2-1 before Boston responded with three unanswered goals.

: Defenseman Nikita Zadorov broke the 2-2 tie at 9:42 of the third period with a long wrist shot. Boston Bruins v Detroit Red Wings - Link 2

: Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 41 saves, earning praise from coach Marco Sturm as his best performance of the season. : Tied 1-1 entering the third, Detroit briefly

: This win moved Boston two points ahead of Detroit for the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot. : Tied 1-1 entering the third

: David Pastrnak became the fourth-fastest player in Bruins history to reach 500 assists.