Bruins take long road to down Stars in shootout

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Charlie McAvoy scored in the ninth shootout round and Jeremy Swayman made a career-high 43 saves as the Boston Bruins broke a four-game skid with a 4-3 win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Monday afternoon.

McAvoy went to the backhand to beat Stars goalie Jake Oettinger for the deciding shootout goal. He also had two assists in regulation.

Jesper Boqvist had a goal and a