National Hockey League
National Hockey League
Bruins' playoffs hopes live on with 5-1 win over Red Wings
Published
Apr. 7, 2016 11:05 p.m. ET
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BOSTON (AP) Torey Krug had a goal and two assists, Brad Marchand and Loui Eriksson each added a goal and assist, and the Boston Bruins kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
Tuukka Rask had 13 saves for the Bruins, who also got goals from David Pastrnak and Lee Stempniak.
Alexey Marchenko scored Detroit's lone goal in the second period and Jimmy Howard had 21 saves for the Red Wings, who had a three-game win streak snapped.
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Boston (42-30-9) picked up a much-needed two points after entering the night two behind the Red Wings for third in the division. Both teams are now tied with 93 points.
The Red Wings (41-29-11) were scrambling most of the night, with Boston holding a 34-15 shot advantage.
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