Bruins Win in Overtime Against Senators
Pavel Zacha scored with just 5.6 seconds left in overtime, securing a 3-2 victory for the Boston Bruins over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win marked Boston’s fifth consecutive victory.
Key Moments of the Game
- Charlie McAvoy recovered a loose puck in the left corner, skated across the zone, and shot from the goal line. Linus Ullmark initially saved, but Zacha scored on the rebound near the right post.
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also scored for the Bruins, while Andrew Peeke contributed two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots, and Linus Ullmark made 22 saves for the Senators.
Senators Performances
Claude Giroux recorded a goal and an assist, and Michael Amadio scored early in the game to put the Senators ahead.
"Amadio gave the Senators a 1-0 lead at 5:42 of the first period. Shane Pinto took a short pass from Giroux at the offensive blue line, skated in on a 2-on-1 and passed across to Amadio, who finished glove side with a quick wrist shot from the bottom of the right circle."
Turning Points
Morgan Geekie tied the game 1-1 early in the second period by jamming in a rebound after a slap shot from Peeke slipped through Ullmark’s blocker. This came following Geekie’s aggressive forecheck that helped the Bruins retain possession.
"Geekie tied it 1-1 at 1:22 of the second period. He jammed in a rebound at the left post after Peeke's slap shot from the top of right circle went under Ullmark's blocker arm."
The Senators had not played since a 4-3 overtime loss against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Team Records After the Game
- Boston Bruins: 9-7-0
- Ottawa Senators: 6-5-3
Author’s Summary: Pavel Zacha’s last-second overtime goal secured Boston’s fifth straight win, overcoming a strong effort from Ottawa’s Claude Giroux and Michael Amadio.