Bruins Beat Avalanche; Canucks Face Panthers Next

The Boston Bruins secured a 5-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche, marking Colorado's fourth consecutive loss, the longest season-opening losing streak since 1998-99. David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored pivotal goals in quick succession during the second period, helping the Bruins establish a lead that the Avalanche struggled to overcome, despite narrowing the gap to 4-3 in the final period. Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves for Boston, while Alexandar Georgiev, the Avalanche's goaltender, allowed four goals, adding to a total of 17 conceded over four games. Colorado's power play was effective, finishing 3 for 3, with goals from Mikko Rantanen, Cale Makar, and Ross Colton. The Bruins' Brad Marchand, after a controversial interference penalty, returned to the game following a brief exit. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are also looking to break their three-game losing streak as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers.