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Bruins Postgame: Six Goals, What Makes the Team Dangerous

The Boston Bruins keep winning, and the contributions continue to come from all over the ice. The Bruins (12-4-1) exploded […]

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:08 AM
Bruins Postgame: Six Goals, What Makes the Team Dangerous
Key Things to Know
  • Boston defeated Pittsburgh 6-2 behind a balanced attack featuring goals from five different players across all four lines.
  • Pavel Zacha scored twice, while Michael DiPietro made 16 saves to secure his fourth career NHL victory.
  • The Bruins held Pittsburgh's top line featuring Sidney Crosby without a single shot on goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena to secure their third consecutive victory. Pavel Zacha scored twice, while Mark Kastelic, Elias Lindholm, Morgan Geekie, and Fraser Minten each added a goal. Goaltender Michael DiPietro stopped 16 shots to earn his fourth career NHL win as Boston improved to 12-4-1 on the season.

Head coach Marco Sturm praised the team's depth, noting that all four forward lines contributed to the scoring and play reliable two-way hockey. Defensively, Boston held Pittsburgh's top line centered by Sidney Crosby without a shot on goal. The Bruins remain atop the Atlantic Division and next face the Florida Panthers at home on Sunday.

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