Lindholm's overtime goal lifts the Bruins past the Blackhawks as Pastrnak moves past Bergeron
BOSTON (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored in overtime as the Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to top the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 and extend Boston’s home winning streak to five games.
Elias Lindholm: What Happened
Yahoo Sports reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in a story involving Elias Lindholm, Chicago Blackhawks, Bruins. Here is how the report opens:
BOSTON (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored in overtime as the Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to top the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 and extend Boston’s home winning streak to five games.Mason Lohrei scored to pull Boston within a goal and Morgan Geekie's second goal of the season with 12 seconds left in the third period sent the game into overtime.
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It is one of many NHL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Hockey League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Lindholm's overtime goal lifts the Bruins past the Blackhawks as Pastrnak moves past Bergeron
- Who’s involved: Elias Lindholm, Chicago Blackhawks, Bruins and Boston
- League: NHL
- First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same NHL story, as reported by 0 other outlets:
- Blackhawks Play Their Best Game Of The Season, But Fall 5-4 To Bruins In OvertimeYahoo Sports The Chicago Blackhawks played their best game of the season, but they fell to the Boston Bruins in overtime.
- Blackhawks Vs Bruins: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 15Yahoo Sports The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to get their first road win of the season. This will be at TD Garden against the Boston Bruins.
Background: National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nasjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Elias Lindholm?
BOSTON (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored in overtime as the Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to top the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 and extend Boston’s home winning streak to five games.Mason Lohrei scored to pull Boston within a goal and Morgan Geekie's second goal of the season with 12 seconds left in the third period sent the game into overtime. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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