Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) celebrates with defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP

After losing in crushing defeat to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon, the Boston Bruins returned home to TD Garden to host the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

After losing a pair of one-goal leads early, Coyle's handiwork delivered a needed victory and, at least temporarily, push Boston back into a playoff position.

The Boston Bruins got back on track Monday afternoon at TD Garden, scoring four goals in the third period to secure a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Vinni Lettieri scored the first Bruins goal, and Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm added empty netters for Boston.

The Bruins cruised to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday, January 20th, handing the Sharks their third consecutive loss at TD Garden. Charlie Coyle fueled the victory with a pair of goals,

BOSTON — Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game at the TD Garden as an NHL player and leading the Bruins to a 6-3 victory over San Jose on Monday. It was Boston’s 14th straight victory over the Sharks.