Bruins Score Late in Overtime to Defeat Senators 3-2
Pavel Zacha netted a rebound goal with just six seconds remaining in overtime, securing a 3-2 win for the Boston Bruins against the Ottawa Senators. This victory marked Boston’s fifth consecutive win.
Key Moments of the Game
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly each scored in the second period, putting Boston ahead 2-1.
- Claude Giroux tied the game for Ottawa at 2-2 halfway through the third period.
- Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves, playing a crucial role for Boston.
“Pavel Zacha poked in a rebound with 6 seconds left in overtime… to lead the Boston Bruins to their fifth straight win,” reported The Associated Press.
Notable Player Engagements
- Ottawa’s David Perron checked Sean Kuraly behind Bruins’ goalie Linus Ullmark in the second period.
- Boston's Joonas Korpisalo blocked a shot by Ottawa’s Nick Cousins in the first period.
- Michael Eyssimont attempted to score against Ullmark and Tyler Kleven during the opening period.
- Casey Mittelstadt and Jonathan Aspirot made significant checks on Senators’ players Nick Cousins and Fabian Zetterlund, respectively.
Boston Bruins steadily maintained pressure, resulting in a tightly contested overtime win over Ottawa.
Author’s summary: Pavel Zacha’s last-second overtime goal lifted the Bruins to a narrow 3-2 victory, highlighting their continued winning streak and strong team defense.
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