The Boston Bruins visit the Montreal Canadiens after David Pastrnak scored two goals in the Bruins' 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Mar 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) bats the puck out of the air for a goal past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Bruins head out on the road for a three-game trip, hanging on to a playoff spot by a slim point over the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild card. They trail the wounded Detroit Red Wings by a point for the first WC spot.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored twice and Fraser Minten had the shootout winner as the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday. Minten beat Washington’s Logan Thompson with a backhand shot in the ninth round of the shootout to give the Bruins their third win in five games and help Boston gain ground in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

The Boston Bruins are back on the ice on Monday, March 16, playing their second game in a three-game road trip and first game in a back-to-back at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. against. The Bruins are 37-23-6 and coming off a 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals.