Overview
- David Pastrnak scored twice with an assist and Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 shots to lead Boston’s 6-2 win that halted a six-game skid.
- The Bruins cashed in on a man advantage and shut down Edmonton’s power play, with Hampus Lindholm, Elias Lindholm, Casey Mittelstadt and Jonathan Aspirot adding goals.
- Connor McDavid pushed his point streak to 14 games with an assist, but the Oilers’ power play came up empty and Connor Ingram allowed several soft goals as Jack Roslovic was bumped into the top six.
- Edmonton remained first in the Pacific Division despite the loss and finished December 9-5-1, with Philadelphia up next at Rogers Place on Saturday.
- Calgary thumped Philadelphia 5-1 for a fifth straight home win after Connor Zary’s overtime power-play winner against Boston, and the Flames secured goalie Devin Cooley on a two-year deal.