Sharks Stall in Late Surge
The San Jose Sharks entered the third period with a chance to steal a win in Boston, but their momentum evaporated as the home team seized control. Boston Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt was the standout performer for the visitors' hosts, recording a goal and an assist in the 6-4 victory.
The contest at TD Garden on Saturday, October 24, 2026, saw the Bruins dominate the final frame, outscoring the Sharks 4-2 to secure the result. The Sharks, who had tied the game at 3-3 late in the period, could not withstand the sustained pressure from Boston.
Period-by-Period Breakdown
The game began with Boston taking an early 1-0 lead in the first period. Casey Mittelstadt scored the opening goal with assists from Elias Lindholm and James Hagens. San Jose responded quickly through Michael Misa, who tallied his second goal of the season with help from Tyler Toffoli and Jacob Trouba, restoring parity.
The second period saw both teams exchange goals to end the frame tied at 2-2. Marat Khusnutdinov extended Boston's lead briefly before Kiefer Sherwood scored an unassisted goal to bring the Sharks back to even. The decisive action arrived in the third, where Boston found the net four times while San Jose managed only one.
Scoring Details and Records
Dmitry Orlov opened the third period scoring for San Jose, assisted by Ivar Stenberg and Mason Marchment. Boston answered through David Pastrnak, who scored his seventh goal of the season with an assist from JJ Peterka. The Bruins then struck twice more through James Hagens and Fraser Minten.