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Can the Boston Bruins Ice Their Rivals at TD Garden?

In a closely contested match at TD Garden, the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues showcased their skills in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Bruins, with an 8-8-3 record, faced off against the Blues, who came into the game with an 8-9-1 record. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Bruins fell short in overtime with a final score of 2-3.


Nov 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) tries to get past Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game began with promise for the Boston Bruins as they managed to net two goals in the first period. However, as the game progressed, they were unable to maintain their lead. The St. Louis Blues answered back with one goal in both the first and third periods before clinching victory with an overtime goal.


Trent Frederic emerged as a key player for the Bruins, scoring both goals for his team and showcasing his offensive capabilities throughout his 16:37 time on ice. His performance was complemented by Charlie McAvoy and Georgii Merkulov who each contributed an assist to their team's effort.


Nov 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Corey Schueneman (64) and Boston Bruins right wing Justin Brazeau (55) battle for the puck during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

On defense, Joonas Korpisalo stood tall between the pipes for Boston making 28 saves on 31 shots faced during his time on ice which spanned over 62 minutes of playtime. His efforts kept Boston competitive throughout regulation and into overtime despite facing relentless pressure from St. Louis' offense.


Stellar Performances from Both Teams


The St. Louis Blues demonstrated resilience by overcoming an early deficit to secure victory away from home. Brayden Schenn was particularly instrumental in this comeback effort being recognized as one of the stars of the game alongside Trent Frederic from Boston and Radek Faksa also from St.Louis.


Nov 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (6) tries to stop St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) from taking a shot in the slot during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The visiting team's goaltender played a crucial role in securing this win by saving all but two of Boston's shots ensuring that any comeback attempt by home side would be thwarted.


As we look ahead, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be another exciting matchup when The Boston Bruins host Columbus Blue Jackets at TD Garden on November 18th at 7:00 PM EDT. This upcoming contest will be available for viewing across multiple platforms including ESPN+, NESN, and FDSOH networks ensuring fans won't miss any action regardless of where they are.


We invite you to share your thoughts about this intense matchup between these NHL rivals and join us again as we continue to bring you all thrilling moments from your favorite teams' journey through season.

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