Three Power Play Goals Push Bruins Past Capitals In Game 4, Boston Takes 3-1 Series Lead

By JIMMY GOLEN
AP Sports Writer

BOSTON (AP) – David Pastrnak and Charlie Coyle scored 34 seconds apart to break the game open early in the third period and give Boston to a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. Tuukka Rask stopped 19 shots for the Bruins, who have a 3-1 lead in the first-round East Division playoff series. Brad Marchand and Matt Grzelcyk each had a goal for Boston, which will have a chance to eliminate the Capitals in Game 4 in Washington on Sunday. Alex Ovechkin scored for the Capitals and moved into a tie for 16th on the NHL’s all-time postseason scoring list.

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