BOSTON (Interstat) — Linus Karlsson scored twice, including the tying goal late in regulation, and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks outlasted the Boston Bruins 5-4 in a shootout Saturday night at TD Garden. Karlsson’s second goal, with 9:53 remaining in the third period, forced overtime after the Bruins had rallied from a two-goal deficit. Vancouver secured the extra point in the shootout before an announced crowd of 17,850. Morgan Geekie had a goal and an assist for Boston. The Bruins led 3-1 in the second period after goals from Pavel Zacha and Tanner Jeannot. Liam Ohgren also had a goal and an assist for the Canucks, who won their third straight game. Vancouver improved to 15-20. Boston fell to 20-16. The teams meet again Jan. 3 in Vancouver.

BOSTON (Interstat) — Linus Karlsson scored twice, including the tying goal late in regulation, and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks rallied to defeat the Boston Bruins 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday night at TD Garden. The Canucks, who trailed by a goal entering the third period, forced overtime with Karlsson’s second of the game at 9:53 of the final frame and ultimately prevailed in the tiebreaker to snap a two-game losing streak for Boston. Vancouver improved to 15-20, while Boston fell to 20-16. The game was a back-and-forth affair from the start. Vancouver opened the scoring late in the first period when Max Sasson beat Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman with a wrist shot at 19:45, assisted by Liam Ohgren and Karlsson. Boston answered just over eight minutes later on a power play, as Morgan Geekie netted his 25th goal of the season at 8:23, with helpers from Charlie McAvoy and Elias Lindholm. The second period saw the Bruins seize momentum with two goals. Pavel Zacha gave Boston its first lead at 18:41, converting a setup from Nikita Zadorov and Casey Mittelstadt. Just over four minutes later, at 24:05, Tanner Jeannot extended the advantage to 3-1, tipping a shot past Vancouver netminder Kevin Lankinen with assists from Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten. Vancouver cut into the deficit before the second intermission. Karlsson notched his first of the night at 8:22 of the middle frame, firing a wrist shot past Swayman after a feed from Evander Kane and Filip Hronek, making it 3-2. Boston restored its two-goal cushion early in the third period. Defenseman Andrew Peeke pinched into the play and snapped a wrist shot home at 48:16, with Marat Khusnutdinov and Geekie earning assists for a 4-2 Bruins lead. The Canucks began their comeback less than two minutes later. Ohgren deflected a Marcus Pettersson point shot past Swayman at 21:34 of the third, with Jake DeBrusk also assisting, pulling Vancouver within one. The pressure culminated in the tying goal with just over ten minutes remaining in regulation. Karlsson completed his three-point night, taking a pass from Marco Rossi and beating Swayman with a wrist shot at 9:53 to knot the score at 4. Neither team could find a winner through a scoreless overtime, despite chances for both sides. Boston’s David Pastrnak hit the crossbar, and Vancouver’s Linus Karlsson missed high and wide on a prime opportunity. In the shootout, Vancouver’s lone conversion proved decisive as Lankinen stopped all three Boston attempts. Swayman made 32 saves through overtime, while Lankinen turned aside 38 shots for the win. Geekie finished with a goal and an assist for Boston, while Ohgren had a goal and an assist for Vancouver. The Bruins went 1 for 3 on the power play; the Canucks were 0 for 2. The game defied pregame projections. National Statistical’s game simulator had projected a 3-1 Boston victory, and its ELO system gave the Bruins a 57.10 percent probability to win. Boston had been installed as a 1.5-goal favorite, and the total of eight goals sailed over the posted over/under line of 5.5. The Bruins look to rebound quickly, hosting the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The Canucks continue their road trip with a visit to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. The two teams are scheduled for a rematch in Vancouver on Jan. 3.

BOSTON (Interstat) — The surging Vancouver Canucks, fresh off their most dominant win of the season, face a stiff road test against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday night. Vancouver (14-20-0) arrives riding a three-game win streak, including a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday. The Canucks’ offense was powered by an unexpected hat trick from forward Kiefer Sherwood, who enters Saturday as the team’s hottest player. Sherwood has four goals in his last five games and a team-high 28 shots on goal over his past nine contests. “Confidence is everything, and right now our group is finding ways to win tight games,“ said Canucks coach Rick Tocchet. “We need that same detail and effort against a perennial contender like Boston.“ The Bruins (20-15-0), however, present a significant step up in competition. They are 5-3-0 in their last eight games and boast a strong 12-6-0 record on home ice. Boston is looking to rebound after a 3-1 home loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. The matchup in goal is pivotal. Vancouver’s Thatcher Demko, who made 22 saves in Friday’s win, may give way to a backup on the second night of a back-to-back. Boston is expected to start Jeremy Swayman, who has been solid with a .917 save percentage over his last five appearances, including a 41-save performance against the Islanders last month. Despite Vancouver’s recent run, statistical models heavily favor the Bruins. National Statistical’s game simulator projects a 3-1 Boston victory, and its ELO rating system gives the Bruins a 57.1% probability to win. The game is the first of a home-and-home set between the clubs, who will meet again in Vancouver on Jan. 3. For the Canucks, it’s the start of a challenging five-game road trip. The Bruins continue a stretch of six games in ten days, hosting Ottawa on Sunday. Projected Lineup Notes: Vancouver will monitor its goaltending decision and any fatigue from travel. Boston’s top line, centered by Pavel Zacha, will look to exploit the Canucks’ defense. Special teams could be decisive; Vancouver’s penalty kill was perfect (3-for-3) against the Islanders, while Boston’s power play seeks consistency. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.