Bruins Stage Comeback to Defeat Avalanche in Thrilling NHL Matchup

2025-01-25

The Boston Bruins secured a hard-fought 3-1 comeback victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at TD Garden. The win marked the Bruins’ 10th victory in their last 12 home games and extended their recent strong form, with a 5-1-1 record in their past seven games.

The Avalanche struck first, with Artturi Lehkonen scoring early in the second period to give Colorado a 1-0 lead. However, the Bruins rallied in the third period, with Morgan Geekie netting two goals, both assisted by David Pastrnak. Geekie tied the game just 25 seconds into the final frame and then gave Boston the lead at 5:44 with a backdoor tap-in. Pastrnak sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final seconds, capping off a three-point performance (1 goal, 2 assists).

Jeremy Swayman was stellar in net for the Bruins, stopping 27 of 28 shots in his return from a minor upper-body injury. The Bruins’ defense also shone, particularly in the final minutes, as they held off the Avalanche’s push. Colorado, playing without star forward Mikko Rantanen after his trade to the Carolina Hurricanes, struggled to capitalize on their chances and suffered their third consecutive loss.

The game also marked the debut of new Avalanche forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, acquired in the Rantanen trade. Despite their efforts, Colorado couldn’t overcome Boston’s strong defensive play and timely scoring. The Bruins improved to 25-20-6 on the season, while the Avalanche fell to 28-20-2.

This matchup was the second of the season between the two teams, with Boston also winning the previous meeting 5-3 in October. The Bruins will look to continue their momentum as they head to Buffalo for their next game, while the Avalanche face a quick turnaround with a matchup against the New York Rangers on Sunday.

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