Bruins Blow 3-1 Lead in Final 21 Minutes in CRUSHING Defeat

NyRangers14 February 08

Boston led 3-1 and despite help from the situation room, could not even earn a loser’s point on Saturday afternoon.

What a comeback by Vegas, their league-leading seventh when trailing after 40 minutes this season.

The Bruins maintained a two-goal lead late in the second period, into its final minutes, despite being heavily outplayed. Finally, the pressure paid off, and the Golden Knights prevailed 4-3.

Boston entered the game with a 20% chance to make the playoffs, and that will surely drop after a crushing blow.

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Blowing a 3-1 lead is always a tough look, especially for a team with the history and expectations of the Bruins. Whether it’s a single game collapse like against Anaheim or the brutal playoff meltdown against Florida last year, it raises questions about composure, coaching decisions, and overall execution under pressure.

For a team that set NHL records in the 2022-23 regular season, their first-round exit after leading 3-1 in the series was particularly devastating. It wasn’t just about bad luck—it showed real issues in game management and mental toughness when the stakes were highest.

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