NHL roundup: Boston Bruins blow late lead, drop Maple Leafs in overtime

The Bruins overcame a late tying goal by Auston Matthews, who scored his second of the game at 19:54 of the third period, forcing overtime.

The game's intensity saw contributions from various players, with David Pastrnak orchestrating a breakaway leading to Marchand's goal. Pastrnak, with a goal and two assists, played a pivotal role alongside Kevin Shattenkirk and Trent Frederic, who also found the net. Goalie Linus Ullmark showcased his skill with 37 saves.

In another standout game, the Dallas Stars dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning with an 8-1 victory. Dallas' top lines, including Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski, showcased their scoring prowess, securing goals within the first eight minutes. Tyler Seguin and Sam Steel also contributed to the commanding win.

The Detroit Red Wings battled the Montreal Canadiens, overcoming a late-game rally by the Canadiens to secure a 5-4 overtime victory. Jake Walman's overtime goal salvaged the win for the Red Wings, who had earlier built a two-goal lead. Alex DeBrincat celebrated his 200th career goal, highlighting the team's offensive prowess.

Anaheim's Leo Carlsson played a crucial role in the Ducks' 4-3 shootout victory against the Colorado Avalanche. Alex Killorn and Adam Henrique also contributed, while goalie Josh Gibson made a remarkable 34 saves. The win ended Anaheim's eight-game losing streak.

In a shootout thriller, the Philadelphia Flyers edged past the Pittsburgh Penguins with Sean Couturier's decisive goal. Despite Jake Guentzel's two goals and Kris Letang's contribution, the Penguins faced a shootout defeat, with Couturier securing the Flyers' victory.

Other notable games included the Winnipeg Jets breaking their three-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1, and the New York Rangers rallying past the Nashville Predators 4-3, thanks to Vincent Trocheck's stellar performance and Adam Fox's three assists.