The Boston Bruins thought they’d take care of business against the lowly Arizona Coyotes. But Arizona Coyotes Karel Vejlmeka prevented any plans of the Bruins briefly celebrating another two points amid their historic start.
The Bruins still fought and clawed their way to tie things up in the third. After firing 46 shots his way, the B’s thought they’d at least get a few more chances on Vejelka heading into overtime. Yet, on a night of oddities at Mullet Arena, the Bruins fell victim to the oddest of conclusions.
As Arizona cleared the puck from the defending end in the closing seconds, Jeremy Swayman opted not to play the puck in hopes of fielding an icing call with Derek Forbort clearly in the vicinity.