Bruins Edge Blackhawks 5-4 in Overtime
Boston completed a comeback from a late deficit to beat Chicago at TD Garden on Saturday.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Hockey
The Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime at TD Garden. Morgan Geekie tied the game with 12 seconds left in regulation after Chicago had taken a late lead.
Why it matters
The win lifts the Bruins to a 10-4-1 record while Chicago falls to 4-10 on the season. The result keeps Boston near the top of its standings early in the year.
Geekie's late tying goal and the overtime winner gave Boston the victory, with the Bruins now 10-4-1 on the season against Chicago's 4-10 mark.
The players
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are an NHL franchise based in Boston and one of the league's original six teams.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are an NHL franchise based in Chicago and a founding member of the league's original six.
David Pastrnak
David Pastrnak is a Bruins forward who has been one of the franchise's leading goal scorers in recent seasons.
The details
Chicago took a 3-2 lead on Ryan Greene's goal at 9:38 of the third period before Geekie tied it with 12 seconds remaining. Pastrnak scored his 428th career goal earlier in the game, moving into sole possession of third place on Boston's all-time goals list ahead of Patrice Bergeron.
Timeline
Saturday, Oct. 31: Bruins defeat Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime at TD Garden.
Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. ET: Bruins host the Vegas Golden Knights at TD Garden.
Season Trajectory
Boston's climb to a 10-4-1 start keeps it competitive early, while Pastrnak's passing of Bergeron adds to his place in franchise history. Chicago's 4-10 record leaves it well behind in the early standings.
Fantasy managers tracking Pastrnak and Geekie will see the late-game scoring and Pastrnak's milestone reflected in box scores. Bruins fans can check the team's next home game against Vegas on Monday night at TD Garden.
The takeaway
Boston's ability to answer late and win in overtime is a useful sign of depth early in the season. Watching how the team handles its next home game will show whether the early form holds.
What happens next
The Bruins host the Vegas Golden Knights at TD Garden on Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. ET.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Hockey coverage from Boston.
