Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) stands in front of Vegas Golden Nights players, including goalie Carter Hart, center bottom, as he looks for a deflection on the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) scores past Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, top left, as Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) and Vegas Golden Knights forward Trevor Connelly (24) collide while vying for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) and Vegas Golden Knights forward Braeden Bowman (42) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart (79) reaches for a stick save on a shot attempt by Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) as Golden Knights defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) 1 / 5 Golden Knights Bruins Hockey Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) stands in front of Vegas Golden Nights players, including goalie Carter Hart, center bottom, as he looks for a deflection on the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) 1 / 5 Golden Knights Bruins Hockey Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) stands in front of Vegas Golden Nights players, including goalie Carter Hart, center bottom, as he looks for a deflection on the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) 2 / 5 Golden Knights Bruins Hockey Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) scores past Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, top left, as Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) 3 / 5 Golden Knights Bruins Hockey Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) and Vegas Golden Knights forward Trevor Connelly (24) collide while vying for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) 4 / 5 Golden Knights Bruins Hockey Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) and Vegas Golden Knights forward Braeden Bowman (42) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) 5 / 5 Golden Knights Bruins Hockey Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart (79) reaches for a stick save on a shot attempt by Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) as Golden Knights defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) KYLE HIGHTOWER Tue, November 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM UTC · 1 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak slipped a shot past Carter Hart to break a shootout stalemate and give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.
Boston's Jeremy Swayman stopped Vegas' Trevor Connelly, Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner to set up Pastrnak for the winner in the third round.
James Hagens scored his sixth goal of the season , and Morgan Geekie added a power-play goal to help Boston to its sixth consecutive home victory.
Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, Pavel Zacha and Pastrnak had assists for the Bruins, who've won two in a row following back-to-back losses. Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves.
Connelly tied it 7:23 into the third period when he gathered a loose puck in front of the net and slipped it past Swayman. Noah Hanifin and Marner assisted. Mark Stone also scored for Vegas.
The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six since starting the season 8-2. They also continue to struggle killing off power plays, having allowed a power-play goal in seven of their last eight games.
The Bruins led 2-0 in the second before Stone knocked in a loose puck for a power-play goal, with assists from Tomas Hertl and Marner, to cut Vegas' deficit to 2-1.
Golden Knights: At Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
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