Pavel Zacha Scores in Overtime as Bruins Beat Senators 3-2
On Wednesday night, Pavel Zacha scored with 6 seconds remaining in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. This marked Boston's fifth consecutive win.
Key Moments and Players
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period to give Boston a 2-1 advantage.
- Claude Giroux tied the game for Ottawa at 2-2 midway through the third period.
- In the closing 30 seconds of regulation, former Bruin Linus Ullmark denied Boston's attempt to win.
In overtime, Charlie McAvoy fired a shot through Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to skate in and secure the winning goal. Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves for the Bruins.
Player Highlights
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston.
- Michael Amadio scored for Ottawa, assisted by Shane Pinto on a two-on-one about six minutes into the game.
- Claude Giroux added a goal and an assist for the Senators, while Ullmark made 22 saves.
Additional Context
Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston, suffered his first loss against his former team since being traded to Ottawa before the 2024-25 season. Despite retaining Jeremy Swayman with an eight-year, $66 million contract, Boston chose Korpisalo as their goaltender backup.
"Linus Ullmark picked up his first loss against the Bruins since they traded him to the Senators before the 2024-25 season."
The Bruins have rebounded from a previous six-game losing streak, winning six of their last seven games.
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