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Bruins Postgame: A Gutsy Comeback, Elias Lindholm’s Bigger Impact

The Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime on Saturday, but Elias Lindholm’s impact went beyond the winner.

By Jack Studley · Boston Hockey Now

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Elias Lindholm scored in overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 5-4 comeback win over Chicago.
Morgan Geekie tied the game for Boston with 10.2 seconds left in regulation.
Goaltender Michael DiPietro made a career-high 37 saves in the victory for the Bruins.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins overcame a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime on Saturday at TD Garden. Elias Lindholm scored the game-winning goal in overtime, while Morgan Geekie forced the extra session by scoring with just 10.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Michael DiPietro stopped a career-high 37 shots in net for Boston.

Beyond Lindholm's decisive goal, head coach Marco Sturm highlighted the veteran center's broader influence alongside Casey Mittelstadt in mentoring rookie James Hagens. David Pastrnak, Mittelstadt, and Mason Lohrei also scored in regulation for the Bruins, who improved to a 10-4-1 record on the season.

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