Pavel Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Minnesota 6-3, spoiling Wild’s chance to clinch playoff spot
Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm scored two goals each, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 and spoiling the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot.
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot. A Saturday six-pack. pic.
twitter. com/prDdV9X2IO — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 28, 2026 Elias Lindholm scored twice while Andrew Peeke and Viktor Arvidsson also had goals for the Bruins. David Pastrnak extended his season-high point streak to 12 games with two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves.
pic. twitter. com/JIp0TCLFrs — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 28, 2026 In a tight race with Montreal for third place in the Atlantic Division, Boston has won four of its last five games and 15 of its last 17 home games.
The Wild have lost six of their last nine but have a firm hold on third place in the Central Division. A victory Saturday would have earned them a playoff berth. Kirill Kaprizov scored late in the second period for Minnesota after it fell behind 3-0.