Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks: did a shorthanded goal and Nedeljkovic saves decide TD Garden swings?

The Boston Bruins moved to 36-23-6 for 2 points after a 4-2 result against the San Jose Sharks, who came in 31-26-6 for 4 points at TD Garden at 7:00 PM EDT. The Bruins generated 41 shots and a 60 percent faceoff rate, while the Sharks finished with 28 shots and 2 power play opportunities in a game that ended with 17,850 in attendance.

First period

The Sharks took the period with 1 goal while the Bruins were held without a goal in the opening period scoring line. The B’s logged 13 giveaways in the game flow and the Sharks finished with 18 giveaways, and San Jose’s Alex Nedeljkovic closed the night with 39 saves on 41 shots in the win.

Second period

The Sharks added 1 goal in the second period while the Bruins again recorded 0 goals in that period. San Jose produced 27 hits to Boston’s 17 hits, and the Sharks’ power play posted 1 goal on 3 shots while Boston’s power play finished with 0 goals on 6 shots.

Third period

The Bruins scored 2 goals in the third period while the Sharks scored 2 goals in the third period to close out the 4-2 game line. David Pastrnak posted 1 goal and 1 assist on 4 shots, and Fraser Minten added 1 goal on 4 shots as the Bruins’ even-strength scoring accounted for both Boston goals. Jeremy Swayman recorded 24 saves on 28 shots, and the Sharks also logged 1 shorthanded goal as special teams contributed to the late-game separation on the scoreboard.

Boston Bruins vs San Jose Sharks match summary captured a night where Boston’s 5 percent shooting rate met a Sharks side that finished at 14 percent and earned the listed winning goal. The Boston Bruins vs San Jose Sharks tactical recap pointed to Boston’s 21 blocked shot attempts and San Jose’s 18 blocked shots, and the Boston Bruins match rating conversation started with Pastrnak’s 2 points and Nedeljkovic as the top-listed star. The Boston Bruins post-game interviews followed a game that aired on ESPN+ nationally and on NESN in the home market, with NBCS-CA carrying the away feed.

The Bruins next appear at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on 3/14/2026 at 3:00 PM EDT against the Washington Capitals, with the broadcast scheduled on ABC. Run it back with the B’s, then share this article with other Bruins fans.