Bruins Shut Out Predators Behind DiPietro
Boston cruised to a 6-0 win as Michael DiPietro secured his first career shutout in net.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Hockey
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The Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 on Wednesday, anchored by a 28-save shutout from Michael DiPietro. David Pastrnak contributed two goals and two assists in the lopsided victory.
Why it matters
The result extends the Bruins strong momentum, as the team remains unbeaten in regulation during their last seven games. Conversely, the loss continues a difficult stretch for Nashville, which has dropped four of its last five contests.
Michael DiPietro stopped all 28 shots faced to earn his first career shutout, while Charlie McAvoy recorded four assists. David Pastrnak notched his 20th career four-point game, bringing his season totals to six goals and 10 assists.
The players
Michael DiPietro
He is an NHL goaltender who reached a career milestone with his first shutout against Nashville.
David Pastrnak
He is a prolific Bruins forward who reached his 20th career four-point game during this contest.
Charlie McAvoy
He is a key defenseman for the Bruins who tallied four assists in the team's victory.
Justus Annunen
He is the goaltender for the Nashville Predators who faced 31 shots against Boston.
The details
Boston built an early lead with three first-period goals, adding two more in the second and one in the final frame. Elias Lindholm, JJ Peterka, Casey Mittelstadt, and Mark Kastelic also scored for the Bruins, while Nashville goaltender Justus Annunen stopped 25 shots.
Timeline
The Bruins lost in overtime at Dallas on 2026-10-20.
Boston defeated the Predators 6-0 in Boston on 2026-10-22.
The Predators play at Pittsburgh on 2026-10-24.
The Bruins host San Jose on 2026-10-24.
Season Trajectory
This dominant performance stabilizes the Bruins position in the standings as they maintain a 6-0-1 run. The win provides a needed boost while Nashville struggles to find consistency, having dropped four of their last five games.
David Pastrnak reached 16 points on the season with his four-point outing, providing significant value for fantasy managers. The shutout also solidifies the Bruins defensive metrics, indicating a high-functioning rotation in the crease.
The takeaway
The Bruins offense is firing on all cylinders behind top-tier playmaking and secondary scoring depth. Relying on consistent goaltending and multi-point games from stars remains the primary blueprint for the teams success this season.
What happens next
The Bruins are scheduled to host San Jose on 2026-10-24, while the Predators travel to play at Pittsburgh on the same day.
Further reading
For more coverage of the team, visit the Boston Hockey section.
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