Pavel Zacha Scores in Overtime to Secure Bruins' Fifth Consecutive Win
On Wednesday night, Pavel Zacha scored with 6 seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves to help seal the win.
Game Highlights
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period, giving Boston a 2-1 lead.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
- Boston nearly secured the win in the final 30 seconds of regulation but former Bruin Linus Ullmark stopped a critical shot.
- In overtime, Charlie McAvoy's shot slipped through Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to score on the rebound.
Player Performances
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston.
- Michael Amadio scored for Ottawa, and Giroux added a goal and an assist.
- Ullmark made 22 saves but suffered his first loss against the Bruins since being traded before the 2024-25 season.
Team Notes
Boston has now won six of their last seven games after snapping a six-game losing streak. The Bruins retained goalie Jeremy Swayman, signing him to an eight-year, $66 million contract, while Korpisalo serves as the backup.
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.
Amadio converted a two-on-one on a pass from Shane Pinto about six minutes into the game, giving Ottawa the early lead.
Author's summary: Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal capped a hard-fought game, securing the Bruins’ momentum with their fifth straight win while spotlighting key performances on both sides.