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Fraser Minten Nets OT Winner in Vancouver as Bruins Edge Canucks 3-2

Boston's edge on special teams, backed by 31 saves from Jeremy Swayman, decided a game Vancouver largely controlled.

Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor reacts as Boston Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt and forward Fraser Minten celebrate after a goal by Minten (Bob Frid-Imagn Images)
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Boston Bruins center Fraser Minten, left, tries to get a shot past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the first period of an NHL game Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • The 21-year-old rookie scored twice in his hometown debut, opening on a first-period power play and sealing it with 19 seconds left in overtime.
  • Boston converted 2 of 3 power plays while Vancouver went 1 for 6 after outshooting the Bruins 33-21 and outhitting them 34-16.
  • The victory is Boston’s second in a row after a six-game skid, improving the Bruins to 22-18-2.
  • Elias Lindholm added a power-play goal for Boston as David Pastrnak recorded two assists; Filip Hronek (goal, assist) and Elias Pettersson scored for Vancouver.
  • Kevin Lankinen made 18 saves for the Canucks, whose home win drought stretched to six weeks before they begin a six-game Eastern road trip Tuesday; Boston finishes its trip in Seattle on Tuesday.