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Vegas Falls 5-2 to Bruins - Recap

Craig Smith sniped 3 goals in leading Boston to a 5-2 win over Vegas on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena.

Boston was favored by -118 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Craig Smith(3), and David Pastrnak(2) each scored for the Bruins in the victory. Smith opened the scoring for Boston.

Jeremy Swayman turned in a 34-save effort for the Bruins.

Jack Eichel, and Jonathan Marchessault scored for the Golden Knights, finding the net behind Jeremy Swayman.

Robin Lehner stopped 31 of 35 shots for the Golden Knights, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Boston scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Vegas went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Boston lost the shots on goal battle to Vegas by a margin of 36-36.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Jackets. The Golden Knights will aim to get back on the winning track at Anaheim.