Fresh off OT win, Bruins renew acquaintances with Preds

The NHL-leading Boston Bruins conclude a two-game Western Conference road trip Thursday night in Nashville, meeting the Predators for the first time in more than a year.

Boston was just 1-3-1 in its previous five games before Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the West-leading Dallas Stars.

David Pastrnak scored the deciding goal on Boston's only shot of the extra period as the Bruins (40-8-5) became the first NHL team to