Morgan Geekie was once a healthy scratch for the Bruins, but is now turning into a force on Boston's top line.

The Bruins, who had eight shots on goal through two periods, tied the game 1-1 when Geekie scored 25 seconds into the third period. Geekie then gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead at 5:44. Pastrnak controlled the puck behind the Colorado net, skated around Wedgewood's right side, and found Geekie on the far post for the backdoor tap-in goal.

The Bruins have fought the injury bug while battling to remain among the NHL’s playoff contenders with under three months remaining in the regular season.

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Boston Bruins in this NHL matchup at the TD Garden on Saturday, January 25th. WATCH: Avalanche vs Bruins Live | Stream free on Fubo Colorado finds itself in the middle of the pack in the Central Division despite having a 28-19-2 record.

As DiPietro gets recalled to join Boston, he will have the chance to make his first NHL appearance since the 2021-22 season. Having gotten a lot more pro experience under his belt since then, DiPietro has been borderline unbeatable this season and deserves another shot to prove he can hang at the NHL level.

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The Boston Bruins visit the New Jersey Devils after Charlie Coyle scored two goals in the Bruins' 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.

The Boston Bruins got back on track Monday afternoon at TD Garden, scoring four goals in the third period to secure a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Do the Boston Bruins buy or retool at the NHL trade deadline? Should the NHL have an award for the best defensive D-man? We discuss that, McDavid's suspension and more.

The Colorado Avalanche (28-19-2) open a three-game road trip against the Boston Bruins (24-20-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 11:08 a.m. MT. READ MORE: Avalanche Trade Mikko Rantanen to Carolina in 3-Way Deal for Martin Necas and Jack Drury This post-Mikko Rantanen era starts now.

Talbot makes 28 saves, gets second shutout of season as Detroit improves to 7-1-0 at Little Caesars Arena since Dec. 29