Bruins vs. Senators Preview
The Boston Bruins are set to face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at TD Garden, looking to bounce back after their 7-2 loss to the Senators in October. Since then, Boston has won four consecutive games and aims to continue this winning streak in the 7 p.m. matchup.
Coach Marco Sturm's Take
“It was a pretty bad game from us. That was the first time I didn’t feel any energy on the bench, especially going into the third. We can throw it away, but I also think we learn from it. We can’t take a period or two off because the league is that good. That should be motivation enough for us [today] to show an answer. Because that was not us.”
Recent Performance
Boston recently defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout at UBS Arena. Pavel Zacha scored his first power-play goal of the season during the second period, extending his point streak to four games. Zacha is centering the second line alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.
Sturm on Pavel Zacha's Role
“I always think the centerman is always the motor and always the brain on any line. I think [Zacha] took that since he’s back on center – I think he took that line to another level. Not just defensively against top lines, top opponents. But also offensively.”
Goalie Information
Korpisalo will start in net for Boston on Thursday at TD Garden.
Summary
The Bruins seek redemption against the Senators, relying on a solid defensive and offensive effort led by Zacha and goalkeeper Korpisalo, following a challenging early-season loss.