Swayman Shines As Bruins Score Biggest Win Of Season In Detroit

The Boston Bruins (39-23-8) knew they badly needed this win over the Detroit Red Wings (38-24-8). They entered Detroit tied with the Wings in total points, only ahead by the regulation wins tiebreaker. The Bruins fell behind 2-1 early in the third period.

It could've unraveled. Then, Morgan Geekie hit Elias Lindholm cross-ice with a perfect pass. Lindholm, who'd be heavily criticized by Head Coach Marco Sturm in recent weeks all while being demoted to the third line, beat John Gibson five-hole.

What a shot from Elias Lindholm 🚨 pic. twitter. com/3HPidUW6ay — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 22, 2026 Just like that, a brand-new hockey game, just 2:16 after Detroit had taken the lead.

3:20 later, Nikita Zadorov dialed up his own number. Galloping like a graceful gazelle, he carried through the neutral zone. He entered Detroit's zone, then whipped home a blazing wrister.