Battle of the Bests

02/15/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Bruins Beat Stars (3-2, OT) in Battle of NHL’s Top Teams From East & West

Stanley Cup Finals preview? The Bruins and Stars met Tuesday night in Dallas for a battle of the NHL’s best team from each conference. Boston started the scoring but needed overtime tied at 2-all before Charlie McAvoy found David Pastrnak for a one-time winner with 1:16 left to play. The Bruins (85 points) are out in front of the league with five other Eastern Conference teams holding steady at 70 points or better. The Stars (71 points) are the only team from the West with more than 70 points. But the NHL trade deadline is looming.

 

Watch: Bruins Beat Stars on Pastrnak’s OT Winner (3-2, OT)

 

Other NHL Highlights

 

Lightning Strike Twice Against Avs in 1 Week

For the second time in a week, the Lightning beat the Avalanche in a Stanley Cup Finals rematch. The Bolts got this one thanks to Steven Stamkos’s game-winner in a shootout (4-3, S/O), and Tampa Bay has now won three straight.

 

Hurricanes Keep Pace With Bruins in East

A clash in the crowded Metropolitan race saw the Hurricanes escape the Capitals (3-2) to keep pace with the Bruins. Carolina (78 points) is 8-1-1 in their last ten as they stayed within striking distance of Boston (85 points).

 

Full NHL Scoreboard

Canadiens def. Blackhawks (4-0)

Devils def. Blue Jackets (3-2)

Senators def. Islanders (3-2, SO)

Blues def. Panthers (6-2)

Jets def. Kraken (3-2, SO)

Penguins def. Sharks (3-1)