Bruins Beat Oilers in a High-Scoring Battle
Bruins come out on top in a wild game against the Oilers
Bruins win 7-4 in a high-scoring affair
The Boston Bruins defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 in a high-scoring affair on Tuesday night at Rogers Place. The Bruins got off to a fast start, scoring three goals in the first period. The Oilers battled back in the second period, scoring three goals of their own to tie the game. However, the Bruins regained the lead in the third period and held on for the victory.
David Pastrnak led the way for the Bruins with two goals and an assist. Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron each had a goal and two assists, and Jake DeBrusk also scored a goal. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist for the Oilers, while Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal.
The Bruins improved to 32-14-3 with the win, while the Oilers fell to 29-18-4. The Bruins will be back in action on Thursday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Oilers will be back in action on Friday night when they host the Vancouver Canucks.
What went right for the Bruins?
- The Bruins got off to a fast start, scoring three goals in the first period.
- The Bruins' power play was clicking, going 2-for-5.
- The Bruins' penalty kill was also solid, killing off all three of the Oilers' power plays.
What went wrong for the Oilers?
- The Oilers gave up three goals in the first period.
- The Oilers' power play was not clicking, going 0-for-4.
- The Oilers' penalty kill was not as solid as the Bruins', allowing two goals on three power plays.
What's next for the Bruins and Oilers?
The Bruins will be back in action on Thursday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Oilers will be back in action on Friday night when they host the Vancouver Canucks.