Bruins Edge Senators on Zacha’s Late OT Goal
Pavel Zacha scored with 5.6 seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win extended Boston’s streak to five consecutive victories.
Key Moments and Scoring
Charlie McAvoy retrieved a loose puck in the left corner and maneuvered across the zone before firing a shot along the goal line. Linus Ullmark saved the initial attempt, but the rebound lingered near the right post where Zacha capitalized and scored.
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also contributed goals for Boston.
- Andrew Peeke recorded two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves for the Bruins, who now hold a 9-7-0 record.
For Ottawa, Claude Giroux scored and assisted, while Michael Amadio also found the net. Ullmark made 22 saves for the Senators, whose record fell to 6-5-3 after not playing since their 4-3 overtime defeat at Montreal on Saturday.
Game Progression
Amadio opened scoring for Ottawa at 5:42 of the first period. Shane Pinto received a short pass from Giroux at the offensive blue line, entered on a 2-on-1 break, and passed to Amadio, who scored glove side with a quick wrist shot.
Boston tied it 1-1 early in the second period at 1:22 when Geekie jammed in a rebound near the left post. The rebound came after Peeke’s slap shot from the top of the right circle slipped under Ullmark’s blocker.
"Zacha’s late goal capped off a thrilling overtime win, showcasing Boston’s resilience and skill down the stretch."
Geekie's play also helped the Bruins hold possession with an aggressive forecheck, making a strong impact throughout the contest.
Author’s Summary
The Bruins’ late-game effort and strong team play have fueled a five-game winning streak, highlighted by Zacha’s crucial overtime goal against the Senators.