Need to Know: Bruins vs. Senators
Game Preview
The Boston Bruins face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at TD Garden. This rematch follows Boston's 7-2 loss to Ottawa in early October. Since then, the Bruins have bounced back with four consecutive wins and aim to continue their streak in the 7 p.m. game.
Coach's Reflection
"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,” said head coach Marco Sturm. “That should be motivation enough for us [today] to show an answer. Because that was not us.”
Recent Performance
On Tuesday at UBS Arena, Boston edged out the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout. Pavel Zacha scored his first power-play goal of the season in the second period, extending his point streak to four games. Zacha plays center on the second line alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.
Coach's Praise for Zacha
“I always think the centerman is always the motor and always the brain on any line,” Sturm said. “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.”
Summary
The Bruins look to rebound tonight with strong energy and leadership, fueled by lessons from their earlier defeat and solid recent performances.