The Golden Knights came out absolutely flying tonight against the Bruins, with Vegas immediately establishing possession and even ringing the puck off the crossbar early on. You could practically hear the collective gasp from the crowd when James Hagens let that shot go. It’s only the first few minutes, but man, the Bruins are having a seriously hard time getting over the red line.
Boston’s Momentum Game: Can They Keep the Engine Running?
Remember Saturday? Boston had to claw their way back from a two-goal deficit in the third period against Chicago, finally snapping that pesky two-game losing streak with an overtime winner. Mason Lohrei and Morgan Geekie stepped up huge to force that extra period, then Elias Lindholm netted the game-winner to seal it. That’s the kind of gritty win that can light a fire under a team, and the Bruins were absolutely looking to build on that tonight as they opened November. They came into this matchup sitting at a solid 10-4-1, but the Golden Knights are no slouches themselves, rolling in with a 9-5-1 record. This isn’t just any regular season game, it’s a test of whether that Saturday night surge was a fluke or a real shift in momentum.
Early Nerves and What’s Next on the Schedule
From the drop of the puck at TD Garden, it was clear Vegas came to play. Jack Eichel immediately won the opening face-off against Elias Lindholm, setting the tone. And with Jeremy Swayman in net for Boston, you know he’s gotta be feeling the pressure with Vegas controlling so much of the early action and Hagens already testing the iron. If you’re looking to catch this one, NESN is your go-to, or you can stream it on NESN 360 or Fubo.
Looking ahead, the Bruins have a quick turnaround, heading to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins on November 5. Then it’s back home for a couple, hosting the Panthers on November 8 and the Canadiens on November 12, before finishing this stretch against the Wild on November 14. For the Golden Knights, they’re right back at it tomorrow, November 3, against the Penguins, then hit the road again to play the Red Wings on November 5, and the Sabres on November 8, before finally getting a home game against the Mammoth on November 11. These early November games are huge for setting the tone, and both these teams are trying to assert themselves. Let’s see if Boston can find their footing and turn this early struggle around.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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