Minnesota Wild at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Boston Bruins on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Boston Bruins 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| Boston Bruins score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.05 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Pavel Zacha | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.50 | 2.23 |
| 3rd | Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.23 | 1.98 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:01 | BOS | Andrew Peeke | David Pastrnak, Fraser Minten | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:00 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Viktor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:27 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | David Pastrnak, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 14:46 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Ryan Hartman, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:48 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Lukas Reichel, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:57 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Quinn Hughes | 3v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 13:44 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Quinn Hughes, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 16:50 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:26 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Casey Mittelstadt | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.10 | 3.60 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 56.3% | 43.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.47 | 1.58 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31:03 | 0.13 | 1.44 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.05 | 1.13 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:54 | 0.75 | 1.01 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:58 | 0.56 | 0.78 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:34 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:39 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:33 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:28 | 0.48 | -0.11 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.28 | -0.13 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.05 | -0.64 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.01 | -1.27 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.05 | 2.89 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.50 | 2.23 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.23 | 1.98 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.27 | 1.90 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.26 | 1.78 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.90 | 1.67 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.09 | 0.83 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:16 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:55 | 0.05 | 0.68 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:01 | 0.11 | 0.55 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.03 | 0.41 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.27 | -0.56 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.07 | -0.62 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -2.18 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.69 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Minnesota Wild 6–3 on Mar 28, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.6 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.1 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Casey Mittelstadt led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 31 of 34, worth 0.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 6–3 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 6, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Casey Mittelstadt led all skaters at 2.89, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.6 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.1, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 34 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 31. High-danger chances went 22 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 25 of 30 (-2.18 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 31 of 34 (0.69 goals saved above expected).