Bruins Surge Past Wild with Zacha and Lindholm Heroics

Two-goal games from Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm power Boston to a 6-3 victory over Minnesota.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:52am

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Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm each scored two goals, including late insurance markers in the third period, to lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

Why it matters

The Bruins' offensive outburst against a tough Wild team demonstrates their scoring depth and ability to win high-scoring affairs, a valuable asset as they push for playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference.

The details

Zacha and Lindholm both netted a pair of goals, with their late third-period tallies sealing the victory for Boston. The Bruins built a 4-2 lead through two periods before the Wild cut the deficit to one, but the two late goals from Zacha and Lindholm gave the home team some breathing room.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Pavel Zacha

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored two goals in the game.

Elias Lindholm

A forward for the Boston Bruins who also scored two goals in the game.

Boston Bruins

The NHL hockey team that defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-3 in this game.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL hockey team that lost to the Boston Bruins 6-3 in this game.

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What they’re saying

“Our top guys really stepped up tonight and delivered when we needed them most.”

— Jim Montgomery, Head Coach, Boston Bruins

What’s next

The Bruins will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

The Bruins' offensive firepower, led by the two-goal performances of Zacha and Lindholm, proved too much for the Wild to handle, showcasing Boston's depth and ability to win high-scoring affairs.