Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights (via Getty Images) The Boston Bruins were out on the ice, heating things quickly as they scored three goals in a wild 54 seconds in the first period, creating an early advantage, which eventually led them to a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at the TD Garden. By winning, the Boston Bruins sustained their strong performance over the last few matches while asserting their ability to win a match under intense end-of-time pressure.With the aid of their powerful opening five minutes and timely production from their leading contributors, the Bruins win their sixth consecutive game to move to 29-20-2 on the campaign. Although the Golden Knights mounted a furious rally attempt in the third period, the Bruins were just strong enough to come out on top thanks to their top goalie.
Boston Bruins take advantage of strong start over Vegas Golden Knights
NHL Highlights | Golden Knights vs. Bruins – January 22, 2026
The Boston Bruins’ game plan was simple from the outset, as they focused on outhustling the Las Vegas squad, a plan that was coming together in a major way halfway through the first period as Boston capitalized on a Vegas power play. Incidentally, Boston’s two goals came in a span of a single power play as they opened up a gap in front of the crowd. The scoring surge, however, did not stop there. Before the Golden Knights could get their feet on the ground, another scoring surge from Boston occurred. In fact, in a matter of mere seconds, another scoring surge gave the Bruins their third goal. It is worth noting that the scoring surge forced the Golden Knights to start the game in an early hole.On the other hand, Vegas demonstrated grit during their third period of play. They pressed hard and created scoring chances as their competition struggled to maintain zone possession to gain points from a mistake that would have otherwise allowed them to score three consecutive goals.Nevertheless, Boston relied on solid defensive awareness and a decisive stop to win this game. Joonas Korpisalo, Boston’s goaltender, helped in this win as he recorded 30 saves in this encounter and sealed his sixth successive win in a row. As far as offense is concerned, Boston relied on an array of players to perform on this day. David Pastrnak scored a goal and two assists to start this encounter strongly. This game saw how the Bruins’ strong start proved to make a difference in their gameplay, and their cognizance helped them defeat their opponents amid uncertainty.