Geekie scores twice as Bruins edge Red Wings in shootout thriller

Game Recap

Morgan Geekie continued his red-hot streak, scoring two goals as the Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 in a shootout on Saturday night. The victory allowed Boston to snap back after trailing twice in regulation at Little Caesars Arena.

Geekie now has eight goals in his last six games, driving Boston’s offense at a crucial stretch of the season.

Game Summary

The Red Wings opened the scoring early, but the Bruins quickly answered with Geekie converting on a rebound midway through the first period. Detroit regained the lead in the second, only for Geekie to tie it again on a power play late in the frame.

Both teams traded chances in the third period, with goaltenders making key saves—Jeremy Swayman for Boston and Alex Lyon for Detroit. After a scoreless overtime, the shootout saw Bruins captain Brad Marchand net the decisive goal.

Quotes

“Geekie’s been fantastic for us. He’s finding open ice and finishing with confidence,” said Bruins coach Jim Montgomery.
“We fought hard, but we need to close games better,” added Detroit’s coach Derek Lalonde.

Team Notes

Boston improved its record with another road win.
Detroit has now dropped four consecutive games, continuing a tough stretch in late November.
Swayman finished with 28 saves, while Lyon stopped 31 shots in the loss.

Author summary: Geekie’s two goals and Boston’s resilience in the shootout secured a much-needed win, extending Detroit’s losing streak to four games.

NHL.com — 2025-11-30

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