Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 3 |
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 | Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:19 | 0.18 | 1.30 |
| 2nd | Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.16 | 1.01 |
| 3rd | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 0.40 | 0.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 06:47 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Viktor Arvidsson, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 02:13 | TBL | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | Oliver Bjorkstrand | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 14:29 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:27 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Jake Guentzel, Ryan McDonagh | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 69.0% | 31.0% |
| Hits | 11 | 20 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.16 | 1.01 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:19 | 0.30 | 0.92 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:57 | 0.69 | 0.81 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.11 | 0.24 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:16 | 0.23 | 0.02 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:00 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.23 | -0.11 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.10 | -0.45 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:19 | 0.18 | 1.30 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:13 | 0.40 | 0.99 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.07 | 0.56 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.02 | 0.22 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:08 | 0.52 | 0.19 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.24 | -0.07 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:56 | 0.13 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.02 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.39 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.35 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.58 — Boston Bruins owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning 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.
Oliver Bjorkstrand led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.3 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Oliver Bjorkstrand led all skaters at 1.3, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.35 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.58, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 22 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 23. High-danger chances went 15 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 of 22 (0.02 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 21 of 22 (1.39 goals saved above expected).