Despite a division lead, the Edmonton Oilers faltered against the Boston Bruins, while a struggling third line and goaltending woes contributed to a decisive loss.

Swayman closed the door on the Oilers and closed the book on 2025 with his best performance of the season. He stopped 34 shots to back the Bruins to a 6-2 win over Connor McDavid and the Oilers Wednesday night at Rogers Place. David Pastrnak scored twice in the win, which snapped Boston’s six-game skid and boosted their record to 21-18-2.

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The Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6, 46 points) open a three-game homestand on New Year’s Eve with three wins in their last four games as they host the streaky Boston Bruins (20-18-2,

Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 24 goals and 45 assists. Leon Draisaitl has been hot lately, contributing three goals and 15 assists over the past 10 games.

The Bruins have skidded to sixth in the Atlantic and out of the top eight in the East. They need to right the ship quickly post-break.

Pastrnak scored twice on six shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.

Brad Marchand was honored on Tuesday night for reaching the 1,000 point milestone prior to the Florida Panthers’ game against the Montreal Canadiens.

Bruins' Morgan Geekie, Blackhawks' Connor Bedard snubbed from Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster Two of the NHL's top-scoring young forwards won't be going to the Olympics with Team Canada. The two of note here are Boston Bruins goalscorer Morgan Geekie and Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard.