Bruins Roll Past Predators, Extend Point Streak to Seven Games
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins now have points in their last seven games, and their new goaltender recorded his first NHL shutout. The Bruins (8-2-1) beat the Nashville Predators (3-3-3) 6-0 during Hockey Fights Cancer night at TD Garden on Thursday. David Pastrnak (6) scored twice, while Casey Mittelstadt (3), Elias Lindholm (4), JJ Peterka (4), and Mark Kastelic (2) each added one. Bruins lines: projected lineup and starting goalie → Michael DiPietro stopped all 28 shots he faced in his second career NHL win and first NHL shutout. The Bruins opened the scoring just 3:49 into the game. Casey Mittelstadt received a feed from David Pastrnak at the blue line and from just outside of the right circle, uncorked a shot that got past Justus Annunen to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead. David Pastrnak drew a holding minor on Nicolas Hague, sending the Bruins to the game’s first power play. Just 15…
