Bruins blank Predators 6-0 as DiPietro earns shutout

The Boston Bruins dominated the Nashville Predators 6-0 at TD Garden, extending their points streak to seven games and improving to 8-2-1. David Pastrnak led the offense with two goals and two assists, while Charlie McAvoy recorded four assists in his return from suspension. Goaltender Michael DiPietro stopped all 28 shots for his first NHL shutout, just days after earning his first NHL win. The loss was Nashville’s first shutout of the season and its fourth defeat in five games.