DeBrusk scores game-winner in return to Boston, Canucks shut out Bruins

The Bruins had three power-play alternatives down the stretch with an opportunity to tie the sport.

“We’re enjoying a superb model of hockey,” Boston defenseman Mason Lohrei mentioned. “They bought a bounce on the ability play, and we didn’t get a bounce. So I be ok with our sport, and like I mentioned, we’re going to start out placing pucks within the web and go from there.”

After forcing a 3-on-1 rush with a takeaway, Elias Pettersson practically linked with Brock Boeser within the low slot at 18:37 of the third interval for an opportunity to double Vancouver’s lead, however Swayman broke up the go.

The Bruins practically tied it with Swayman pulled for the additional attacker, however Lindholm pushed a shot vast from the slot at 19:36.

“The dam goes to interrupt sooner or later,” Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy mentioned. “Simply hope it’s quickly. We simply bought to maintain enjoying the suitable method. We’re stressing protection in right here, and we’re doing a fantastic job of it, you already know, and I believe it has helped our offensive sport. We simply can’t rating.”

Garland scored an empty-net purpose from lengthy vary at 19:47 for the 2-0 remaining.

“I give plenty of credit score to the fellows in entrance of me,” Lankinen mentioned. “I believe that’s been part of the sport that we’ve been type of engaged on, ensuring we keep dedicated, and I believe that’s what we confirmed tonight. All people was placing their physique on the road, and greatest case occurs and we win the sport.”

NOTES: It was Lankinen’s second shutout of the season. The one NHL goalie with extra this season is Connor Hellebuyck (three). … It was the primary time Canucks ahead Danton Heinen and Bruins ahead Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov every performed in opposition to his former workforce. Heinen performed 74 video games for Boston final season, when Lindholm performed 26 and Zadorov 54 for Vancouver. … It was Sacco’s first loss as Boston coach. He gained his first two video games behind the bench: 1-0 in opposition to the Utah Hockey Membership on Thursday, and 2-1 in opposition to the Detroit Pink Wings on Saturday.