Bruins Edge Senators on Zacha's Late Goal in Overtime
Pavel Zacha scored with just 5.6 seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win marks Boston's fifth consecutive victory.
Game Highlights
- Charlie McAvoy retrieved a loose puck in the left corner, skating across the zone and sending a shot along the goal line.
- Goalie Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound was near the right post, where Zacha jammed it in for the game-winning goal.
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also scored for Boston.
- Andrew Peeke contributed with two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots for the Bruins, who improved to a 9-7-0 record.
Player Comments
“It was a big team win. 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.” — Pavel Zacha
“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. There are still things we want to clean up, but we’re sticking to our systems and eliminating major mistakes that ended up in the back of our net during that losing streak.” — Sean Kuraly
Summary
The Bruins showcased resilience and teamwork, overcoming challenges to secure a crucial overtime win and extend their winning streak to five games.
Author’s summary: With a clutch overtime goal and solid team effort, the Bruins have built momentum, demonstrating strong defense and persistent offense through adversity.