Bruins Outlast Senators in 3-2 Overtime Win
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) on Thursday night. Goals for the Senators came from Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux. The Bruins' scoring was led by Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha. Goalie Joonas Korpisalo recorded 20 saves.
Game Summary
Even though the Senators were outshot 9-2 early on, they entered the first intermission ahead. Shane Pinto assisted Amadio on a 2-on-1 break, leading to Amadio’s quick snap shot past Korpisalo’s glove.
Early in the second period, Morgan Geekie leveled the score 82 seconds in. After a point shot by Andrew Peeke, Geekie capitalized on a loose puck for his 10th goal this season.
Sean Kuraly then put the Bruins ahead 2-1 with a wrist shot from the low slot that deflected off goalie Ullmark's shoulder. This goal came following a Senators’ overcommitment to Tanner Jeannot, who found Kuraly unguarded in front of the net.
Claude Giroux evened the score again at 11:52 in the third period with a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot that slipped through Korpisalo and crossed the goal line.
Overtime Thriller
In a tightly contested overtime, Pavel Zacha scored the game-winning goal with less than six seconds remaining.
Statistics and Upcoming Matches
- The Bruins outshot the Senators 25-22.
- Boston went 0-for-3 on the power play, while Ottawa was 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
- Both teams will play again on Saturday. The Senators will face the Flyers in Philadelphia, and the Bruins will visit the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
“The Senators tied the game at 11:52 of the third period on a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot from Giroux that squeaked through Korpisalo and trickled over the goal line.”
Author's summary: The Bruins edged out the Senators 3-2 in a closely fought overtime, with Pavel Zacha scoring the decisive goal in the final seconds.