Bruins Outlast Senators in 3-2 Overtime Win
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) edged the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) with a 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday night. It was a tightly contested matchup that showcased strong efforts on both ends of the ice.
First Period
Despite being outshot 9-2, Ottawa took the early lead. Shane Pinto set up Michael Amadio on a 2-on-1 rush, and Amadio buried a quick shot past Joonas Korpisalo’s glove to make it 1-0.
Second Period
Boston answered quickly, tying the game just 82 seconds into the frame. Andrew Peeke’s point shot created a rebound that Morgan Geekie tapped in for his 10th goal of the season. Later in the period, Sean Kuraly put the Bruins ahead 2-1 after Tanner Jeannot drew defenders to the boards and found Kuraly open in front of the net. His wrist shot deflected off Ullmark’s shoulder and in.
Third Period
Claude Giroux evened the score for Ottawa midway through the third. His wrist shot from the left circle slipped through Korpisalo and slowly crossed the goal line, making it 2-2.
Overtime and Final
In a dramatic overtime finish, Pavel Zacha capitalized on a loose puck with under six seconds left, sealing the 3-2 win for Boston.
- Total shots: Bruins 25, Senators 22
- Power plays: Bruins 0-for-3, Senators 0-for-2
- Next games: Senators visit the Flyers in Philadelphia; Bruins head to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs
"After a back-and-forth overtime, Pavel Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to secure the Bruins’ victory."
Author’s Summary
The Bruins staged a late overtime win against Ottawa, overcoming an early deficit with clutch scoring from Geekie, Kuraly, and Zacha to notch their ninth victory of the season.