Bruins extend points streak to 8 games with 6-4 win over Sharks

BOSTON (AP) — James Hagens and David Pastrnak scored in a 40-second span in the third period, and the Boston Bruins extended their points streak to eight games with a 6-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

Casey Mittelstadt, Marat Khusnutdinov, Fraser Minten and Will Morgan also scored for the Bruins, who have won seven of their past eight. Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves for his seventh victory.

Michael Misa, Kiefer Sherwood, Dmitry Orlov and Will Smith scored for San Jose, and Alex Nedeljkovic made 29 saves. The Sharks had won two in a row.

The game was tied at 2-2 through two periods, with the Sharks responding each time the Bruins took a one-goal lead.

San Jose took its first lead of the game when Orlove fired a one-timer on the power play at 4:03 of the third. It was the third special-teams goal of the game for the Sharks and Orlove’s second goal of the season.

Pastrnak exited the penalty box and took a feed from J.J. Peterka before firing in a shot from the right circle for his seventh goal at 8:27 of the third. The tying goal pushed Pastrnak into a tie for third place with former Bruin Patrice Bergeron in career goals (427).

Sharks: Host Buffalo on Tuesday night.

Bruins: At Carolina on Tuesday night.

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Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman watches the puck sailing over his head during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) celebrates after scoring a third-period goal during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) watches as San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa, left, scores a first-period goal past Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) celebrates after scoring a third-period goal during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak (88) celebrates with teammates as fans react after he scored a third-period goal during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Tuch scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lead the Washington Capitals to a win over the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 on Saturday night.

Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves for the Capitals.

Tuch, opened the scoring for Washington when a pass bounced off Tage Thompson’s stick and into his own net. Dylan Strome scored 2:59 into the second period, then once more with 2:36 left in the period.

The veteran winger was acquired this summer by the Capitals from the Sabres via sign-and-trade. He signed an eight-year, $84 million deal to help bolster the Capitals' offense.

Jack Quinn and Josh Doan scored early for Buffalo to put the visitors up by two early. The Capitals’ offense found its footing, though, and turned up the pressure on the Sabres’ defense to gain the lead in the second period, only to have Noah Ostlund tie it once again 2:20 into the third period. The game remained tied through the remainder of the third period, despite multiple power play opportunities and scoring chances for both teams.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 30 saves for the Sabres.

The Capitals were coming off a loss to the previously winless Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. And, after a three-day break which allowed them to get both Pierre Luc-Dubois and Justin Sourdif back into the forward lines, looked far more complete against the Sabres.

Buffalo has now lost three games in a row and has just three points in its last five games.

Sabres: At the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday

Capitals: Host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

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Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) reaches for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates after his goal near Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Tuch, second from left, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)