Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2
Boston Bruins secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators thanks to Pavel Zacha’s goal with 6 seconds remaining in overtime. Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves to support the Bruins' win on Wednesday night.
Game Highlights
- Ottawa took an early lead when Michael Amadio scored on a two-on-one pass from Shane Pinto about six minutes into the game.
- Boston responded in the second period with goals from Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly, taking a 2-1 lead.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
- Late in regulation, ex-Bruin Linus Ullmark stopped several Boston opportunities, including one in the final 30 seconds.
Overtime Drama
In overtime, Charlie McAvoy fired a shot through Ullmark's pads, creating a rebound that Pavel Zacha quickly converted to win the game for Boston.
“Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston, picked up his first loss against the Bruins since they traded him to the Senators before the 2024-25 season.”
Player Performances and Team Notes
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for the Bruins, who have won six of their last seven games after a previous six-game losing streak.
- Michael Amadio scored and Giroux added a goal and an assist for the Senators, who have lost three of their past four games.
- The Bruins retained Jeremy Swayman, signing him to an eight-year, $66 million contract, with Korpisalo serving as the backup goalie.
The game highlighted the Bruins’ resilience and strategic depth, especially in overtime situations.
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