Bruins Fall to Golden Knights in High-Scoring Affair
The Boston Bruins suffered their second-straight loss, falling to the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 on Thursday night.
Goals for the Bruins were scored by Tanner Jeannot, Nikita Zadorov, David Pastrnak, Mark Kastelic, and Michael Eyssimont.
William Karlsson scored twice for the Golden Knights, while Pavel Dorofeyev had his NHL-leading sixth goal. Jack Eichel became the first player this season to reach 10 points.
Mark Stone added three assists, stretching his points streak to five games. Cole Reinhardt and Tomas Hertl also scored, with Hertl's goal ending the Bruins' streak of 14 successful penalty kills to open the season.
Karlsson's goals came on a short-handed opportunity and a power play.
Dorofeyev tied Ottawa's Shane Pinto for the league lead in goals, and Eichel extended his points streak to five games with his fifth goal and an assist.
Author's summary: Bruins lose to Golden Knights 6-5 in high-scoring game.