Pavel Zacha scored with 5.6 seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win extended Boston's current streak to five consecutive victories.
Charlie McAvoy recovered a loose puck in the left corner, skated across the zone, and sent a shot from along the goal line. Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound was close to the right post, allowing Zacha to jam it in.
Claude Giroux contributed a goal and an assist, Michael Amadio scored as well, and Ullmark made 22 saves for Ottawa, who last played in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
“Amadio gave the Senators a 1-0 lead at 5:42 of the first period.”
On the play, Shane Pinto received a short pass from Giroux at the offensive blue line, skated in on a 2-on-1 break, and passed to Amadio, who finished with a quick wrist shot glove side.
Morgan Geekie equalized at 1:22 of the second period by jamming in a rebound after Peeke's slap shot from the top of the right circle slipped under Ullmark’s blocker arm. This sequence followed Geekie’s aggressive forecheck that helped Boston maintain possession.
“Zacha scored with 5.6 seconds remaining in overtime, sealing Boston's fifth straight win.”
The Bruins secured a dramatic overtime victory, with key plays from Zacha, McAvoy, and Peeke helping maintain Boston’s momentum in the season.
Author’s summary: Zacha's last-second overtime goal capped Boston’s fifth straight win, highlighting strong performances by key Bruins players and a competitive game against Ottawa.