US EditionBruins top Kings on Charlie McAvoy's OT winner to extend home streak ...
- On Tuesday, Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins defenseman, scored 39 seconds into overtime to secure a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Boston.
- Scoreless through 40 minutes, the deadlock ended when Mason Lohrei scored midway through the third, but Drew Doughty’s deflected shot tied the game five minutes later to force overtime.
- In overtime, Mark Kastelic blocked a shot and sent a long pass to David Pastrnak, who set up McAvoy for the winner after returning from the locker room following a puck to his mouth and a hit from Samuel Helenius.
- By winning, the Bruins maintained control of the East's second wild-card spot, while the Kings entered the night one point out of the Western wild-card.
- The matchup continued an unusual pattern as it marked the seventh straight overtime in Boston, where the Bruins completed a sweep with a 2-1 OT at Crypto.com Arena and saluted Anze Kopitar, who announced his retirement.
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Bruins' McAvoy scores winning goal, then it was time to see the dentist
His lip fattened and his mouth bloodied where his lower front teeth were supposed to be, Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy told reporters after his winning goal that he only had time for two questions.
The Los Angeles Kings hockey team slipped in overtime in Boston.
Slovenian hockey ace Anže Kopitar played in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings against the Boston Bruins, who delighted their home fans with a 2-1 overtime victory. Kopitar shot once against the Bruins in the game, and after the game, the future Hall of Famer stayed on the ice and shook hands with all the team members after his last game in Boston.
McAvoy's night for B's: OT goal, more lost teeth
Charlie McAvoy scored 39 seconds into overtime Tuesday night to help the Bruins beat the Kings 2-1 for their 13th straight home win. He then rushed off to have more dental work done after losing some teeth earlier in the game.
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