Monday, March 5, 2012

Bruins Outlast Capitals 3-2 in OT

BOSTON - Boston Bruins coach Dave Lewis is feeling so good that he's taking some gambles. Glen Murray scored a power-play goal 2:06 into overtime to lift the Bruins to their season-high, fourth straight victory, 3-2 over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

After Washington defenseman Bryan Muir was whistled for tripping 1:48 into OT, Lewis elected to go an unconventional route in putting four forwards on the ice.

"Play to win is, I guess, the way to frame it," Lewis said.

Murray was happy his coach elected to play all frontliners.

"Yeah, I like it," he said with a smile.

Murray gathered a loose puck along the left boards, cut to the slot …