The Boston Bruins emerged victorious in a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on Thursday night, marking their second consecutive win to start the season. Rookie Fraser Minten played hero, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Here are three key takeaways from the Bruins' thrilling victory:

1. Timely Scoring from High-Danger Areas

A major factor in the Bruins' success was their ability to score from the high-danger areas of the ice. All four of their goals came from close range, directly in front of the net. Casey Mittelstadt's first-period goal was a result of Viktor Arvidsson driving to the net, creating the opportunity. Tanner Jeannot's second-period goal came from being in the right place at the right time, tapping in a loose puck near the crease. Elias Lindholm's power-play goal in the third period saw him positioned perfectly in front of the net to capitalize on a loose puck. This commitment to attacking the net and battling for rebounds proved to be a successful strategy for the Bruins.

2. Korpisalo's Clutch Goaltending

Joonas Korpisalo, making his season debut, had a solid performance in net, saving 21 of 24 shots. While he allowed three goals on the Blackhawks' first 16 shots, he shut the door after Andre Burakovsky tied the game at 3-3. Korpisalo stopped the final eight shots he faced, including three crucial saves in overtime. Two of those stops in overtime were highlight-reel saves, denying prime opportunities for Chicago's Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. Coach Marco Sturm acknowledged that Korpisalo, along with Jeremy Swayman, has been the team's best player through the first two games.

3. A Chaotic Third Period and Overtime

The game remained tight through two periods, but the intensity ratcheted up significantly in the third. Elias Lindholm scored just 15 seconds into the third to give the Bruins the lead, but Burakovsky quickly responded to tie the game. The Bruins had a 5-on-5 advantage in shots on goal (9-4) and high-danger scoring chances (5-1) in the third period, but Arvid Soderblom made some key saves to keep the Blackhawks in the game. Overtime was filled with chances for both teams, with Korpisalo and Soderblom trading incredible saves. Ultimately, Minten's goal secured the win for the Bruins, but not before a wild, back-and-forth extra period.