Isaiah George scored his third goal in the AHL, bringing his point tally to eight in 13 games for the Bridgeport Islanders, despite their 5-1 loss to the Providence Bruins. The Bruins dominated the second period, netting four goals, with Patrick Brown earning first-star honors for his two power-play goals. Vinni Lettieri and Tyler Pitlick also shone, contributing goals and assists. The Islanders struggled on special teams, going 0-for-5 on the power play, which reflects their ongoing challenges this season.

Charlie Coyle showcased his scoring prowess with two key third-period goals that led the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks at TD Garden. Coyle's performance overshadowed that of fellow Boston University alumni Macklin Celebrini, who was making his NHL debut. The Bruins’ win marked their 14th consecutive victory over the Sharks.

Coyle's first goal tied the game 3-3 after receiving a slick backhanded pass from Matt Poitras, followed by a second goal that put the Bruins ahead. The game also featured an own goal by Sharks’ Jake Walman, as David Pastrnak's shot hit him before going into the net.

In a thrilling comeback, the Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout on Saturday afternoon, with Tim Stutzle scoring the decisive goal. The Senators, who were trailing late in the game, managed to equalize with two goals within the last three minutes, including a clutch shot by Josh Norris that tied the game at 5-5 right before overtime.

Leevi Merilainen was pivotal for Ottawa, saving all three shootout attempts while making 23 saves overall. Boston's Jeremy Swayman, despite a 39-save effort, couldn’t secure the win, as the Senators showcased resilience in this high-scoring affair.

Tim Stutzle's shootout goal propelled the Ottawa Senators to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins. With Leevi Merilainen making 23 saves, he successfully denied all three Bruins shooters during the shootout. Ottawa, now at 23-18-4, showcased a late-game rally, scoring two goals in the final minutes of regulation to tie the game at 5-5, with Josh Norris netting the crucial equalizer.

The Bruins led 4-3 after a goal from Vinni Lettieri, marking his first of the season. Jeremy Swayman stood strong in net for Boston, achieving 39 saves. The game saw a back-and-forth scoring exchange, with Norris tying the game for Ottawa at 4-4 before Beecher's shot gave Boston a momentary lead. Stutzle and Gaudette initially put the Senators ahead 2-0, while the Bruins fought back to equalize by the end of the first period.