US EditionMorgan Geekie's Hustle Goal Helps Bruins Beat Avalanche 3-2 to Halt 6-Game Skid
Morgan Geekie's goal ended the Bruins' six-game losing streak in a 3-2 victory over the previously undefeated Avalanche, with Jeremy Swayman making 29 saves.
- On Saturday at TD Garden, Morgan Geekie scored with 4.5 seconds left in the second period, giving the Boston Bruins a 3-2 win that ended Colorado Avalanche's undefeated regulation streak.
- The Avalanche arrived unbeaten in regulation with a 5-1-3 record, while Boston Bruins held a 4-6-0 mark before upcoming games Monday in Ottawa and Tuesday versus the New York Islanders.
- Geekie outhustled Josh Manson, cut behind the net and stuffed a shot between pad and post, while Viktor Arvidsson and Mikey Eyssimont scored 39 seconds apart in the first period.
- Boston will head to Ottawa on Monday before hosting the New York Islanders Tuesday, while Colorado has now lost three straight and travels to face the New Jersey Devils Sunday.
- The game also underscored a recurring Bruins pattern this week, marking the third time this week they scored multiple goals within two minutes, while Colorado's power play has cooled to 1 for 22 and Martin Necas's eight-game point streak ended.
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Morgan Geekie's hustle goal helps Bruins beat Avalanche 3-2 to halt 6-game skid
Morgan Geekie hustled to a loose puck behind the net, collected it and slipped it inside the left post with 4.5 seconds left in the second period and the Boston Bruins snapped their six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Colorado on Saturday, handing the Avalanche their first regulation loss
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