“They were certainly playing at a higher level right from the drop of the puck. They won the majority of races to pucks. they were quicker to pucks, won more one-on-one battles,” Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco said. “We pretty much got what we deserved tonight because of the way we played.

The Bruins’ issues compounded. Knies sent the puck down the right-side wall just before Zadorov got in his face. Matthews carried his momentum deep into the Bruins’ end. Because of his speed and size, Matthews overwhelmed Charlie McAvoy on the end boards to win the 50-50 race.

Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov argues after drawing an interference penalty after colliding with Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

The injury sent Zadorov to the dressing room for virtually the remainder of the first period. His ankle stitched and wrapped, Zadorov did return to play until the period’s final shift and is expected to suit up for Thursday’s game at Madison Square Garden vs. the Rangers.

BOSTON - Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 13 games with a power-play score midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

BOSTON — Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid scored on a power play midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

The game will mark the sixth NHL regular-season outdoor game for the Bruins and first Stadium Series appearance

Connor McDavid and Viktor Arvidsson also scored for the Oilers (25-12-3), who have won four straight and seven of nine (7-1-1). Brett Kulak had two assists, and Leon Draisaitl had his 14-game point streak (12 goals, 15 assists) come to an end.

Moments ago in tonight's Oilers game against the Boston Bruins, goalie Stuart Skinner was forced out of the game with injury after a collision with Nikita Zadorov.

Short on emotion and scoring chances, the Bruins dropped their fifth straight game, falling to that well-oiled machine out of Edmonton, 4-0, at TD Garden Tuesday night. The midseason malaise dropped Boston to 20-18-5 — 12-9-2 since the coaching change to Joe Sacco — as it clings to its precarious playoff position.