Boston Bruins Turn Third Period into a Closing Door against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena

The Boston Bruins moved to 39-23 with 8 overtime losses and 4 points, while the Detroit Red Wings sat at 38-24 with 8 overtime losses and 2 points after a 4-2 result on ABC at 8:00 PM EDT.

First period

The Boston Bruins opened at Little Caesars Arena with 27 shots in the game while the Red Wings finished with 43.

The Bruins went 1-for-3 on the power play, and the Wings went 1-for-4 with 12 power-play shots.

The Bruins finished at 40 percent on faceoffs, and the Wings posted a 60 percent faceoff share.

Second period

The Bruins and the Wings each scored 1 goal in the second period as Detroit kept pressure with 31 even-strength shots.

Boston received 41 saves from Jeremy Swayman on 43 shots against as he earned the win and the top star designation.

The Bruins produced 13 blocked shot attempts and recorded 21 hits while Detroit logged 22 hits.

Third period

The Bruins scored 3 goals in the third period after entering the frame with a 1-1 game, and Boston added 1 empty-net goal among its 4 total goals.

David Pastrnak finished as the second star, and Morgan Geekie landed the third star as Boston totaled 12 points on 4 goals with 8 assists.

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings recap captured a Bruins night that included 16 giveaways, 4 takeaways, and 11 blocked shots as Detroit ended at minus-11 in plus-minus.

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings final thoughts

This post game analysis starts with Swayman’s 41 saves in a win where the Bruins allowed 43 shots and held Detroit to 5 percent shooting.

Boston Bruins post-game interviews had plenty to reference from Pastrnak and Geekie being among the 3 stars as the Bruins logged 15 percent shooting on 27 shots.

Next game

The Bruins are scheduled to host the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on 3/24/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with viewing on ESPN+ and NESN.

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