Minten Scores Twice as Bruins Win 3-2 in OT

In Vancouver, British Columbia, rookie center Fraser Minten scored twice, including the game-winning goal 4:41 into overtime, to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Arena. The 21-year-old Minten, making his first NHL appearance in his hometown, delivered a memorable performance in front of dozens of friends and family members.

Minten opened the scoring at 16:24 of the first period with a power-play one-timer from the slot, fed by Alex Steeves, after Vancouver's Elias Pettersson was penalized for a high stick on David Pastrnak and then tripping Pavel Zacha on the delayed call. The goal, Minten's seventh of the season, sparked cheers from a section of Bruins supporters in the crowd. Boston extended its lead to 2-1 at 7:25 of the second period when Elias Lindholm scored on another power play. Pastrnak's pass attempt from the slot deflected off a Canuck defender and past goaltender Kevin Lankinen, with Pastrnak earning his second assist of the night.

The Canucks responded quickly, tying the game 48 seconds after Boston's second goal. Filip Hronek's pass from the right point deflected off Pettersson's skate and slipped...