nhl Game Recap
Recap - Bruins Defeat Carolina 4-1
The Hurricanes came up short Thursday against the Bruins, falling 4-1.
Bettors who backed the Bruins were rewarded as +140 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.
Boston got goals from Brad Marchand, Hampus Lindholm, Danton Heinen, and David Pastrnak in the victory. Marchand opened the scoring at 2:12 of the first period.
Jeremy Swayman turned in a 28-save effort for the Bruins.
Carolina got a goal from Jake Guentzel in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Frederik Andersen stopped 24 of 27 shots for the Hurricanes, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Boston went 0-for-4, while the Hurricanes were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Boston lost the shots on goal battle to Carolina by a margin of 29-28.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Hurricanes will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.