Bruins Surge Past Wild in High-Scoring Affair

Boston's top scorers lead the way in 6-3 victory over Minnesota.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:49am

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An abstract, neon-hued painting depicting the frenetic motion and energy of a hockey game, with players' forms blending into bold, expressive brushstrokes.The Bruins' offensive firepower overwhelms the Wild in a high-scoring clash between two playoff contenders.Boston Today

The Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Saturday, led by two-goal performances from Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm. The Bruins jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Wild battled back to make it a one-goal game in the third period before Zacha and Lindholm sealed the victory with late insurance goals.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Bruins firmly in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Wild's hopes of catching the Dallas Stars for the top spot in the Central Division.

The details

Boston got off to a fast start, with Andrew Peeke, Zacha, and Viktor Arvidsson scoring in the first two periods to build a 3-0 lead. Minnesota responded with goals from Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, and Ryan Hartman to make it a one-goal game, but Zacha and Lindholm's late tallies secured the victory for the Bruins.

  • The Bruins scored just 1:01 into the game to take an early 1-0 lead.
  • Zacha's first goal came with 6 minutes left in the first period to make it 2-0.
  • Arvidsson's goal extended the Bruins' lead to 3-0 with 10:27 left in the second period.
  • Kaprizov scored for the Wild at 14:46 of the second period to make it 3-1.
  • Lindholm's goal at 3:48 of the third period restored the Bruins' three-goal advantage at 4-1.

The players

Pavel Zacha

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored two goals in the game, including the game-winning tally late in the third period.

Elias Lindholm

A forward for the Boston Bruins who also scored two goals, including an empty-netter to seal the victory.

Jeremy Swayman

The goaltender for the Boston Bruins who made 31 saves to earn the win.

Kirill Kaprizov

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored a goal to bring his team within two in the second period.

Ryan Hartman

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

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and were able to build a lead, but Minnesota is a tough team and they made us work for this one.”

— Pavel Zacha, Bruins Forward

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 bounce back in their next game against a divisional opponent.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with the Bruins ultimately prevailing thanks to timely goals from their top scorers. The win keeps Boston firmly in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.