Bruins Edge Senators with Zacha's Late OT Goal
Pavel Zacha scored 5.6 seconds before the overtime ended, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win marked the Bruins' fifth consecutive victory.
Key Moments
Charlie McAvoy retrieved a loose puck in the left corner, skating across the zone and shooting from the goal line. Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound remained near the right post, where Zacha quickly scored.
“It was a big team win,” Zacha said. “Until the end, all the lines were going. Even through injuries, a couple of guys leaving the game, we stuck together and won the game.”
Additional Contributors
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also scored for the Bruins.
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves.
“We’re doing enough right things to hang in games, and if you give yourself a chance you put yourself in a spot to get points,” Kuraly said. “There are still things we want to clean up, but we’re sticking to our systems and we’re eliminating major mistakes that ended up in the back of our net during that losing streak.”
The Bruins are now 9-7-0 on the season, showing resilience despite recent challenges.
Game Summary
The game was a tight contest, but Boston's late-game determination and teamwork secured their fifth straight win, demonstrating growth and cohesion despite injuries and setbacks.
Author's summary: Boston Bruins secured their fifth straight win as Pavel Zacha's overtime goal capped a resilient team effort overcoming injuries and tough competition.