Pavel Zacha scores with 6 seconds left in OT as Bruins beat Senators 3-2 and earn fifth straight victory

Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2

The Boston Bruins secured their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night.

Game Highlights

Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period, giving Boston a 2-1 lead.
Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
Michael Amadio scored first for Ottawa on a two-on-one goal assisted by Shane Pinto about six minutes into the game.

"Pavel Zacha poked in a rebound with 6 seconds left in overtime as Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves to secure the victory."

Key Players and Performances

Joonas Korpisalo, as Boston’s backup goalie, made 20 crucial saves.
Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston and now on Ottawa, made 22 saves but suffered his first loss against the Bruins since the 2024-25 trade.
Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston.

Team Notes

Boston has won six of their last seven games after previously enduring a six-game losing streak. The Bruins retained Jeremy Swayman with an eight-year, $66 million contract, making Korpisalo the backup goalie.

"Linus Ullmark picked up his first loss against the Bruins since being traded to the Senators before the 2024-25 season."

Summary

The Bruins’ resilience and strong goaltending helped them overcome the Senators in a thrilling overtime finish, marking a notable turnaround after mid-season struggles.

Author's summary: Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal earned Boston a crucial 3-2 win over Ottawa, showcasing the Bruins’ momentum with their fifth straight victory and strong goaltending from Korpisalo.

Boston.com — 2025-11-07

Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2

Game Highlights

Key Players and Performances

Team Notes

Summary

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