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 5 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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