The Boston Bruins are rolling-and Saturday night in Chicago, they showed exactly why they’re one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now.
After falling behind early, the Bruins stormed back with five unanswered goals to take down the Blackhawks 5-2 at the United Center, extending their win streak to six games and notching their eighth victory in their last nine outings. It was the kind of performance that showcased both their depth and resilience-two traits that could make them a serious threat as the season heats up.
Mason Lohrei Steals the Spotlight
On his 25th birthday, Mason Lohrei gave himself and the Bruins faithful plenty to celebrate. The young defenseman potted two goals, including a power-play tally in the third that gave Boston a comfortable cushion.
His first came late in the second period, a clean finish off a cross-ice feed from Hampus Lindholm that tied the game. His second?
A seeing-eye shot from the point that beat Arvid Soderblom high glove side. Lohrei’s offensive instincts and poise under pressure were on full display-and if this is a sign of things to come, Boston’s blue line just got a whole lot more dangerous.
Second Period Surge Flips the Script
Things didn’t start smoothly for the Bruins. Despite coming out with energy and firing the game’s first eight shots, they found themselves trailing 2-0 after 20 minutes. Chicago capitalized on a brief lapse in coverage and some questionable officiating-Ryan Greene scored just as a penalty expired, and Wyatt Kaiser added another minutes later after a missed trip on Casey Mittelstadt disrupted the Bruins’ defensive structure.
But Boston didn’t dwell on the deficit. They came out in the second period and completely turned the game around.
Charlie McAvoy got the party started with a strong finish on a crisp passing sequence involving David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm. Then came Lohrei’s first goal, and with under a minute left in the frame, Viktor Arvidsson capped off a beautiful give-and-go with Pavel Zacha to give Boston its first lead of the night. That goal was a textbook example of chemistry and timing-Zacha’s return pass was perfectly placed, and Arvidsson didn’t miss.
Korpisalo Stays Steady in Net
Joonas Korpisalo wasn’t tested a ton, but he made the stops he needed to, finishing with 22 saves and picking up his third straight win. After giving up the two early goals, he settled in and slammed the door the rest of the way. His calm presence between the pipes gave Boston the stability it needed to mount its comeback, and he continues to build confidence in his role.
Pastrnak’s Playmaking, Khusnutdinov’s Finish
David Pastrnak didn’t find the back of the net himself, but his fingerprints were all over this one. His speed through the neutral zone and ability to draw defenders opened up space for others-none more so than on Marat Khusnutdinov’s goal in the third. Pastrnak fought off Louis Crevier and feathered a perfect pass to Khusnutdinov, who drove the net and tapped it home to seal the win.
A Night to Remember-and a Celebration Spoiled
The Bruins didn’t just win-they did it in style, on a night when the Blackhawks were celebrating their Centennial season. Boston’s five-goal flurry silenced the home crowd and sent a message: this team is clicking, and they’re not afraid of the moment.
Hampus Lindholm returned to the lineup after missing time and logged over 20 minutes of ice time, adding an assist in the process. His presence was a welcome boost to the defensive corps, and his sharp pass to Lohrei was a reminder of what he brings to the table when healthy.
The Bruins now get a day off before heading to Dallas for a tough matchup against the Stars. But with the way they’re playing-balanced scoring, strong goaltending, and contributions up and down the lineup-they’ll arrive in Texas with plenty of momentum and confidence.
If this stretch is any indication, Boston is starting to hit its stride-and the rest of the league should take notice.