Boston goalie , another former Blue Jacket, was instrumental in the April finale, making 33 saves against his old club to preserve the lead. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports
The victory was crucial for Boston (44-27-10), moving them one point ahead of the Ottawa Senators for the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with only one game remaining. Conversely, the loss was devastating for Columbus, leaving them two points behind Philadelphia and virtually eliminating them from a tightly contested Metropolitan Division race.
Boston’s fourth line proved to be the difference-maker. gave the Bruins their first lead late in the second period, assisted by Kuraly and rookie James Hagens , the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, who recorded an assist in his NHL debut. Although Adam Fantilli tied the game early in the third with a breakaway snap shot, Mark Kastelic netted the go-ahead goal at 10:22 of the final frame to seal the win. Statistical Leaders Sean Kuraly Mark Kastelic Henri Jokiharju Mason Marchment Adam Fantilli Source: NHL.com Game Center Impact on Standings
In a high-stakes regular-season matchup, the Boston Bruins overcame an early deficit to secure a vital two points. opened the scoring for Columbus in the first period, but the Bruins responded through Sean Kuraly , who haunted his former team with a goal and two assists.
The Bruins dominated the Blue Jackets throughout the 2025-26 season, winning all three matchups: Bruins 3, Blue Jackets 2 March 29, 2026: Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 3 (Shootout) February 26, 2026: Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 2
Boston goalie , another former Blue Jacket, was instrumental in the April finale, making 33 saves against his old club to preserve the lead. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports
The victory was crucial for Boston (44-27-10), moving them one point ahead of the Ottawa Senators for the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with only one game remaining. Conversely, the loss was devastating for Columbus, leaving them two points behind Philadelphia and virtually eliminating them from a tightly contested Metropolitan Division race. Boston goalie , another former Blue Jacket, was
Boston’s fourth line proved to be the difference-maker. gave the Bruins their first lead late in the second period, assisted by Kuraly and rookie James Hagens , the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, who recorded an assist in his NHL debut. Although Adam Fantilli tied the game early in the third with a breakaway snap shot, Mark Kastelic netted the go-ahead goal at 10:22 of the final frame to seal the win. Statistical Leaders Sean Kuraly Mark Kastelic Henri Jokiharju Mason Marchment Adam Fantilli Source: NHL.com Game Center Impact on Standings Boston’s fourth line proved to be the difference-maker
In a high-stakes regular-season matchup, the Boston Bruins overcame an early deficit to secure a vital two points. opened the scoring for Columbus in the first period, but the Bruins responded through Sean Kuraly , who haunted his former team with a goal and two assists. Although Adam Fantilli tied the game early in
The Bruins dominated the Blue Jackets throughout the 2025-26 season, winning all three matchups: Bruins 3, Blue Jackets 2 March 29, 2026: Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 3 (Shootout) February 26, 2026: Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 2