Bruins Rally From Two Goals Down to Beat Blackhawks in Overtime
The Boston Bruins erased a two-goal third-period deficit and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime at TD Garden on October 31, 2026.
Elias Lindholm scored 2:32 into overtime to complete Boston’s comeback, finishing a play set up by Charlie McAvoy. The win moved the Bruins to 10-4-1 and extended their home winning streak to five games. Chicago fell to 4-10.
The teams traded leads through the first two periods. Anton Frondell scored twice for Chicago, including a power-play goal after Boston defenseman Will Borgen was penalized for delay of game. David Pastrnak and Casey Mittelstadt answered for Boston, leaving the score tied 2-2 after two periods.
Ryan Greene and Connor Bedard put the Blackhawks ahead 4-2 in the third. Mason Lohrei narrowed the gap, and Morgan Geekie tied the game with 12 seconds left in regulation, scoring his second goal of the season as Boston had pulled its goalie for an extra skater. Michael DiPietro made 37 saves for the Bruins.
Pastrnak’s first-period goal was the 428th of his career, moving him past Patrice Bergeron into sole possession of third place on Boston’s all-time goals list. Boston welcomes the Vegas Golden Knights on November 2, 2026. Chicago welcomes the Colorado Avalanche on that date.