Pastrnak scores lone shootout goal to give Bruins 3-2 win over Golden Knights

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak slipped a shot past Carter Hart to break a shootout stalemate and give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.

Boston’s Jeremy Swayman stopped Vegas’ Trevor Connelly, Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner to set up Pastrnak for the winner in the third round.

James Hagens scored his sixth goal of the season, and Morgan Geekie added a power-play goal to help Boston to its sixth consecutive home victory.

Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, Pavel Zacha and Pastrnak had assists for the Bruins, who’ve won two in a row following back-to-back losses. Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves.

Connelly tied it 7:23 into the third period when he gathered a loose puck in front of the net and slipped it past Swayman. Noah Hanifin and Marner assisted. Mark Stone also scored for Vegas.

The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six since starting the season 8-2. They also continue to struggle killing off power plays, having allowed a power-play goal in seven of their last eight games.

Carter Hart had 25 saves for Vegas.

The Bruins led 2-0 in the second before Stone knocked in a loose puck for a power-play goal, with assists from Tomas Hertl and Marner, to cut Vegas’ deficit to 2-1.

Golden Knights: At Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.

Bruins: At Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

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Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart (79) reaches for a stick save on a shot attempt by Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) as Golden Knights defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) and Vegas Golden Knights forward Braeden Bowman (42) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) and Vegas Golden Knights forward Trevor Connelly (24) collide while vying for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) scores past Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, top left, as Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) stands in front of Vegas Golden Nights players, including goalie Carter Hart, center bottom, as he looks for a deflection on the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 34 points, seven assists and six rebounds, Charles Bassey scored a career-best 19 points to go with eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Phoenix Suns 116-113 in a testy matchup Monday night featuring three technicals and Draymond Green's ejection.

Curry made 11 of 12 free throws, missing his final attempt with five seconds left. He made his initial 51 of the season.

Devin Booker had 26 points and five assists for the Suns before fouling out with 58 seconds left.

Green was ejected two minutes into the third quarter for consecutive technical fouls. Khaman Maluach had pushed Green to the ground in the paint moments earlier and the Golden State star jumped up from beneath and wrapped his arms around the Suns center and threw him to the floor. Dillon Brooks immediately sprinted in to enter the fray and approached Green, and they pushed and shoved. Green put his hand on Brooks’ neck, and both received technicals.

Tempers flared again with 7:26 remaining in the game as players put their hands on each other, separated by security personnel. Miles Bridges received a technical as “a physical escalator” when he ran to the baseline area and shoved Bassey after Bassey kept his arms wrapped around Jalen Green’s head when they fought for a rebound beneath the basket.

Brandin Podziemski added 20 points in the Warriors' fifth straight win after an 0-3 start, as Golden State reached the midway point in its six-game homestand.

Bridges added 21 points and Brooks contributed 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

After Booker's jumper put Phoenix ahead 55-39 with 3:47 left in the second quarter, the Warriors responded with a 12-0 burst and trailed 57-51 at intermission.

Golden State used its seventh different starting lineup in eight games, with Will Richard making his second start of the season.

Yaxel Lendeborg followed up his career-high 37 points from a night earlier in a 124-112 win against the Clippers with 16 points, five assists and five rebounds. Curry and Green had both rested Sunday.

Suns: Host Portland on Wednesday night.

Warriors: Host Miami on Thursday night.

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green fight for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) attempts to pass the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, center right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green, right, receives a pass in front of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)