Bruins Edge Senators 3-2 in Overtime Thriller
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) on Thursday night. Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux scored for Ottawa, while Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha found the net for Boston. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots in goal for the Senators.
First Period Highlights
Despite being outshot 9-2, the Senators took an early lead after Shane Pinto assisted Amadio on a 2-on-1 break. Amadio quickly fired a shot past Korpisalo's glove to put Ottawa ahead.
Second Period Action
Just 82 seconds into the second period, Morgan Geekie tied the game. After an Andrew Peeke shot from the point, Geekie capitalized on the rebound for his 10th goal this season. Sean Kuraly later gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead with a wrist shot that deflected off Bruins’ goalie Ullmark’s shoulder.
Third Period and Overtime Drama
The Senators leveled the score at 11:52 in the third period when Giroux’s wrist shot from the left faceoff dot slipped past Korpisalo and crossed the goal line. In overtime, Pavel Zacha scored with less than six seconds remaining, banging home a loose puck to seal the win.
Team Stats
- The Bruins outshot the Senators 25-22 overall.
- Boston went 0-for-3 on the power play, while Ottawa was 0-for-2.
Upcoming Games
- The Senators will play the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon.
- The Bruins face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
"After a back-and-forth overtime period, Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to give the Bruins the 3-2 win."
Summary: The Bruins overcame a tight contest with the Senators, clinching a 3-2 overtime win thanks to Pavel Zacha’s late goal, maintaining their competitive edge this season.