Mar 15, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) and goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) defend Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
It was not the way that the Boston Bruins wanted to start their four-game road trip. Two late first-period goals from the Pittsburgh Penguins turned the tide and momentum in the game and the Bruins were never able to recover, losing 4-1.
With the loss, the Bruins fall five points behind the Penguins for third place in the East Division and their lead over the Philadelphia Flyers for the fourth place and final playoff spot was cut to one point after Philly rallied to beat the New York Rangers in overtime Monday night, 5-4.