Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
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 | Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.11 | 1.37 |
| 2nd | Emil Lilleberg | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.28 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.04 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 10:47 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 06:37 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Gage Goncalves, Ryan McDonagh | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 18:25 | TBL | Emil Lilleberg | Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 2.10 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Hits | 27 | 23 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.11 | 1.37 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.28 | 1.34 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.04 | 1.23 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.16 | 0.99 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:46 | 0.73 | 0.95 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:02 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.03 | 0.51 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.15 | 0.22 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.19 | -0.03 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:10 | 0.07 | -0.31 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:29 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:31 | 0.01 | 1.09 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.54 | 0.60 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.16 | 0.43 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.32 | 0.40 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.07 | -0.12 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:01 | 0.45 | -0.16 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.08 | -0.18 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.08 | -0.26 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.09 | -0.32 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.13 | -0.33 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.10 | -0.48 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.01 | -0.56 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 20 | 21 | 95.0% | 1.23 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.48 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 2–1 on Apr 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.1 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.45 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Gage Goncalves led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.37 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 21, worth 1.23 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 2–1 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gage Goncalves led all skaters at 1.37, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.1 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.45, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 24 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 20. High-danger chances went 13 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 21 (1.23 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 24 (0.48 goals saved above expected).