Toporowski, Harrison Both Score Two En Route to Bruins Victory Over Penguins

Boston wins 4-2 in opener of Prospects Challenge in Buffalo

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By Jordan Conn, BostonBruins.com

BUFFALO - Luke Toporowski and Brett Harrison both scored two goals as the Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2, in the first game of the Prospects Challenge on Friday afternoon at LECOM HarborCenter. Goaltender William Rosseau stopped 19 of 21 shots in the victory.

Head Coach Ryan Mougenel was pleased with his team’s effort in the first contest of the tournament.

“I thought there were a lot of really good things," said Mougenel. "Individually, there were a lot of positive things that we really liked to see. There are obviously teaching moments, for sure. I loved the compete from a lot of the younger guys.”

B's react after win over Pens at Prospect Challenge

Toporowski, who tallied the game-winning goal and the game’s first goal just 36 seconds into the opening frame, felt good about winning the first game of the tournament.

“It was a good first one, get one out of the way," he said. "Coming off of summer hockey, you might have some bad habits. So it’s good to get that one out of the way and to have a win with it and two goals is a good start. The guys competed well. There were some good things and some things we can learn from.”

Up Next

The Bruins face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, September 16, at 3:30 P.M. at LECOM HarborCenter. The contest will be streamed on BostonBruins.com.

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