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Arvidsson Nets Hat Trick as Bruins Beat Stars to Extend Win Streak

The surge tightens Boston’s hold on the East’s top wild-card spot entering a four-game trip.

Mar 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) tries to block the view of New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) defends against a shot on goal attempt by New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (16) in the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Bruins, who beat the Stars 6-3 on Tuesday in Boston, pushed their streak to four wins behind Viktor Arvidsson’s fifth NHL hat trick.
  • Defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored the game-winner for his first goal as a Bruin, and David Pastrnak logged three assists to reach 66 assists and 95 points.
  • Boston is 43-24-8 with 94 points and a 7-1-2 run, holding the East’s top wild-card berth by six points over Columbus as MoneyPuck pegs their playoff odds at 97.7 percent.
  • The team opens a four-game road trip Thursday at Florida, and a 15-14-7 road record makes the stretch a key test against a Panthers club hit hard by injuries to Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov.
  • Dallas remains on 100 points at 44-19-12 yet has dropped six of seven at 1-4-2, a skid marked by net-front breakdowns that The Hockey Writers said are creeping into the Stars’ game.