DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored to help his team take a four-goal lead, then the Detroit Red Wings held on to beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Wings were ahead 4-0 late in the second period, but the NHL-best Bruins pulled within a goal midway through the third.
Boston pulled backup goaltender Jeremy Swayman with 2:23 left to add an extra skater. Detroit’s Andrew Copp put the puck into the empty net with 23.1 seconds left to seal the win.
Detroit’s Alex Chiasson broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period on a power play.