Bruins Surge Past Wild in High-Scoring Affair

Zacha and Lindholm each net two goals as Boston takes down Minnesota

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:07am

The Boston Bruins defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-3 in a high-scoring affair on Saturday. Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm each scored two goals, including late insurance markers, to lead the Bruins to victory. Viktor Arvidsson and Andrew Peeke also found the back of the net for Boston, while David Pastrnak recorded two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Bruins in the playoff hunt in the tight Eastern Conference race, as they continue to battle for positioning. Minnesota, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain ground on the top teams in the West.

The details

The Bruins jumped out to an early 3-0 lead with goals from Peeke, Zacha, and Arvidsson. Minnesota got on the board late in the second period with a goal from Kirill Kaprizov, but Boston restored its three-goal advantage in the third. The Wild made a late push with goals from Mats Zuccarello and Ryan Hartman, but Zacha and Lindholm sealed the win for the Bruins with late tallies.

  • The Bruins scored just 1:01 into the game to take a 1-0 lead.
  • Zacha's first goal came with 6 minutes left in the first period.
  • Arvidsson made it 3-0 for Boston with 10:27 left in the second period.
  • Kaprizov scored for Minnesota with 5:14 remaining in the second period.
  • Lindholm's first goal came at the 3:48 mark of the third period.

The players

Pavel Zacha

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored two goals in the game, including a late insurance marker.

Elias Lindholm

A forward for the Boston Bruins who also scored two goals, including an empty-netter in the final minute.

Viktor Arvidsson

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Kirill Kaprizov

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored his team's first goal of the game.

Mats Zuccarello

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored a goal and added an assist in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and were able to get an early lead, which was big for us. Zacha and Lindholm really stepped up with some timely goals to seal the win.”

— David Pastrnak, Forward, Boston Bruins

What’s next

The Bruins will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Wild will aim to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with the Bruins ultimately prevailing thanks to the standout performances of Zacha and Lindholm. The win keeps Boston in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.