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Michael DiPietro Has First Career Shutout, David Pastrnak Scores 2 as Bruins Beat Predators 6-0
Michael DiPietro made 28 saves for his first NHL shutout as Boston extended its point streak to seven games with goals from five skaters.
On Thursday, the Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 at TD Garden during Hockey Fights Cancer night, with goalie Michael DiPietro recording his first career NHL shutout by stopping all 28 shots.
Boston extended its point streak to seven games, improving to 6-0-1 in that span after the team's only recent loss came Tuesday in overtime at Dallas concluding a four-game road trip.
David Pastrnak tallied two goals and two assists while defenseman Charlie McAvoy added a career-high four assists, with Pastrnak leading the Bruins in goals and assists on the season.
Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, JJ Peterka, and Mark Kastelic each scored, ensuring the Bruins received contributions from five different goalscorers with one player representing each of the four lines.
The Bruins hold a scheduled day off on Friday, then return to TD Garden that night to close their season series against the San Jose Sharks.