Pavel Zacha Scores in Final Seconds to Secure Bruins Win
Pavel Zacha netted the decisive goal with six seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Boston Bruins a 3–2 victory over the Ottawa Senators and extending their winning streak to five games.
Game Summary
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots for Boston, while Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly both scored in the second period to turn a 1–0 deficit into a 2–1 lead. Ottawa’s Claude Giroux evened the score midway through the third period.
With half a minute left in regulation, former Bruin Linus Ullmark denied Boston another chance to score. In overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot slipped through Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to tap in the rebound and clinch the win.
Player Performances
- Andrew Peeke registered two assists for Boston, which has now won six of its last seven games after a prior six-game skid.
- For the Senators, Michael Amadio scored once, while Giroux contributed a goal and an assist.
- Ullmark made 22 saves in his first loss against Boston since being traded from the Bruins before the 2024–25 season.
Team Notes
The Bruins retained goaltender Jeremy Swayman, signing him to an eight-year, $66 million contract, with Korpisalo serving as his backup. Ottawa, meanwhile, has dropped three of its last four games.
“Pavel Zacha poked in a rebound with six seconds left in overtime,” reported the Associated Press from Boston.
Author’s Summary
The Bruins edged out Ottawa in an overtime thriller, with Zacha’s game-winning rebound goal marking Boston’s fifth consecutive victory and further momentum in their strong midseason push.