Bruins Dominate Jets in Blowout Home Win

Boston extends home winning streak to 14 of 15 games with 6-1 victory over Winnipeg.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 7:25am

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The Boston Bruins built a 3-0 lead after two periods and scored three more goals in the third period to defeat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night. The Bruins received goals from six different scorers, including Lukas Reichel in his team debut, and Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves in the win. The victory keeps the Bruins tied atop the Eastern Conference wild-card race with the Detroit Red Wings.

Why it matters

The Bruins' dominant home performance against the Jets continues their strong play at TD Garden, where they have now won 14 of their last 15 games. This win helps the Bruins maintain their position in the tight Eastern Conference wild-card race as they push for a playoff spot.

The details

The Bruins opened the scoring with a goal from David Pastrnak in the first period. Lukas Reichel, making his Bruins debut, scored in the second period to make it 2-0. Viktor Arvidsson then scored late in the second to give Boston a 3-0 lead. In the third period, Pavel Zacha, Fraser Minten, and Jonathan Aspirot all found the back of the net to extend the Bruins' advantage to 6-1. Winnipeg's lone goal came on a power-play tally from Jonathan Toews.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Lukas Reichel

A Bruins player who scored a goal in his team debut.

David Pastrnak

A Bruins player who scored a goal and added an assist.

Viktor Arvidsson

A Bruins player who scored a goal and added an assist.

Pavel Zacha

A Bruins player who scored a goal and added an assist.

Jeremy Swayman

The Bruins goaltender who made 23 saves in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity at home if we want to secure a playoff spot.”

— David Pastrnak, Bruins Forward

What’s next

The Bruins will look to continue their home dominance in their next game at TD Garden.

The takeaway

The Bruins' blowout win over the Jets showcases their ability to win convincingly at home, a key factor as they battle for a playoff spot in the tight Eastern Conference wild-card race.