Sharks beat Bruins 4-2 at TD Garden, ending Boston’s 13-game home winning streak

San Jose strikes first, withstands late Boston push

The Boston Bruins’ 13-game home winning streak ended Thursday night, March 12, 2026, as the San Jose Sharks won 4-2 at TD Garden. The result marked Boston’s first home loss since Dec. 23 and tightened a playoff-race picture that has both clubs clustered in the middle of their respective conference standings.

San Jose built a 4-0 lead before Boston scored twice in the final 12 minutes. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic was central to the outcome, finishing with 39 saves on 41 shots as Boston’s sustained offensive-zone time produced volume but not enough finishing.

How the game unfolded

The Sharks took control early and protected it through structure and special teams. Michael Misa opened the scoring at 5:57 of the first period, giving San Jose a 1-0 lead it carried through intermission. Tyler Toffoli extended the advantage in the second, converting a power-play goal at 14:15 for a 2-0 margin.

In the third period, San Jose turned a Boston power play into separation. Collin Graf scored short-handed at 3:13, and William Eklund added an even-strength goal at 8:20 to make it 4-0. Boston responded immediately with Fraser Minten’s goal at 8:30, but the Bruins still faced a four-goal deficit with time dwindling. David Pastrnak scored at 19:07 to cut it to 4-2, completing the scoring but not altering the outcome.

Key numbers and turning points

• Shots: Boston led 41-28, but San Jose’s goaltending held up under heavy pressure.

• Special teams swing: San Jose scored once on the power play and once short-handed, a two-goal differential in special-teams scoring.

• Faceoffs: Boston won 59.7% of draws, yet San Jose maintained the lead by limiting second chances and exiting the zone under pressure.

Stars of the game: Alex Nedeljkovic (39 saves), William Eklund (one goal, one assist), Tyler Toffoli (one goal, one assist).

What it means going forward

The Bruins dropped to 36-23-6, including 25-9-1 at home, after failing to score in the first two periods. For San Jose, the win improved the Sharks to 31-26-6 and completed a two-game season series sweep over Boston. The teams’ positioning in the standings underscores how single outcomes can shift the race as the regular season moves into its final weeks.