Pavel Zacha Scores Game-Winner for Bruins in Overtime
Pavel Zacha netted the winning goal with just 6 seconds remaining in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. This win marked Boston’s fifth consecutive victory.
Game Highlights
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period to give Boston a 2-1 lead.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
- In the final 30 seconds of regulation, former Bruin Linus Ullmark made a key save to keep the Senators alive.
- In overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot got past Ullmark, and Zacha capitalized by slamming in the rebound.
Player Performances
- Joonas Korpisalo recorded 20 saves for Boston.
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for the Bruins.
- Michael Amadio scored for Ottawa, assisted by Shane Pinto’s pass on a two-on-one play.
- Giroux had a goal and an assist, while Ullmark made 22 saves for the Senators.
Ullmark’s First Loss vs. Bruins Since Trade
Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston, picked up his first loss against the Bruins since they traded him to the Senators before the 2024-25 season.
Team Updates
The Bruins recently secured Jeremy Swayman with an eight-year, $66 million contract, while Korpisalo serves as his backup. Boston has bounced back strongly, winning six of seven games after enduring a six-game losing streak.
Ottawa’s Senators have struggled lately, losing three of their last four games.
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Boston.com — 2025-11-07