Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Bruins
The Boston Bruins secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at TD Garden, marking their fifth consecutive win. Pavel Zacha scored the decisive goal with just 5.5 seconds left in overtime, finishing a pass from Charlie McAvoy.
Game Highlights
The thrilling overtime included dramatic moments: the Bruins earned a power play, lost it within three seconds, and saw McAvoy deliver a standout effort. McAvoy, who logged a team-high 26 minutes, used his speed and skill to create scoring opportunities that led to Zacha’s fourth goal this season.
“Charlie made a hell of a play,” said Bruins coach Marco Sturm. “For big win.”
“He’s a great skater and he beat his guy and made it a two-on-one and then he made a great play,” said Zacha. “So, I think that’s something in overtime that he used his skill and took over.”
Motivation from Previous Loss
This win avenged the Bruins' worst loss of the season—a 7-2 defeat in Ottawa a week earlier. The recent victory brought their record to 9-7, marking their sixth win in seven games.
“I think that was a big motivation for us,” said Zacha. “We had a bad game there and lost pretty badly, so I think before the game we were motivated to give it back and I’m happy that we won.”
Summary
Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal showcased the Bruins’ resilience and teamwork, helping them rebound strongly from their recent heavy loss.
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