Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2
Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner who was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Ottawa Senators before the 2024-25 season, suffered his first loss against Boston since the trade. Boston secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-2 win on Wednesday night.
Game Summary
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period, putting Boston ahead 2-1.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
- Michael Amadio gave Ottawa an early lead, converting a two-on-one pass from Shane Pinto about six minutes into the game.
Despite Boston’s late attempt in the final 30 seconds, Ullmark stopped the shot, forcing overtime.
Overtime Details
In the extra period, Charlie McAvoy fired a shot through Ullmark’s pads. Pavel Zacha quickly skated in to slam the rebound into the net with six seconds remaining, sealing the win for Boston.
Linus Ullmark "picked up his first loss against the Bruins since they traded him to the Senators before the 2024-25 season."
Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves for Boston, backing up newly signed goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who inked an eight-year, $66 million contract and is the team's starter. Ullmark stopped 22 shots for the Senators, who have lost three of their last four games.
Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston, which has now won six of seven games following a six-game losing streak.
Team Updates
- Boston retained Jeremy Swayman as their primary goaltender.
- Joonas Korpisalo serves as Swayman’s backup after signing with the Bruins.
The Bruins are demonstrating strong recovery and consistency following a difficult losing streak earlier in the season.
Author’s Summary
Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal secured the Boston Bruins’ fifth consecutive win, highlighting a resilient team bounce-back fueled by strong goaltending and clutch scoring.