The Boston Bruins suffered a tough 3-4 home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at TD Garden, dampening the hopes of fans who had expected a victory before the 4 Nations Face-off break. Despite a strong start, the Bruins were unable to maintain their lead, allowing Vegas to mount a comeback that sealed their fate.
The Bruins controlled much of the first period, with captain Brad Marchand and Nikita Zadorov securing early goals. Vegas responded late in the period, as Mark Stone put his team on the board. The second period followed a similar pattern, with Morgan Geekie extending Boston’s lead, only for Zach Whitecloud to score in the final minute—an emotional turning point.
Following the game, Bruins’ interim head coach Joe Sacco openly addressed the team’s struggles, acknowledging that giving up a late-period goal was costly. He admitted that the second period wasn’t their best and pointed to penalties as a major factor in their downfall. The Bruins faced penalty trouble late in the game, with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak both serving two-minute penalties, giving the Golden Knights an opportunity to capitalize.
This loss leaves the Bruins in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 27-24-6. With only 20 regular-season games remaining after the break, their playoff hopes are uncertain. While historically a strong contender, their current position means they must rely on both their own performance and the results of other teams to secure a postseason spot.
Now, the question remains—can the Bruins turn things around, or is their playoff window closing?