Bruins Edge Senators on Zacha's Late Goal in Overtime
Pavel Zacha scored with 5.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win extended Boston's winning streak to five games.
Game Summary
Charlie McAvoy recovered a loose puck in the left corner and carried it across the zone before shooting near the goal line. Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound remained near the right post where Zacha capitalized.
“It was a big team win. Until the end, all the lines were going. Even through injuries, a couple of guys leaving the game, we stuck together and won the game.” – Pavel Zacha
Additional Contributions
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also scored for the Bruins.
- Andrew Peeke recorded two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves.
“We’re doing enough right things to hang in games, and if you give yourself a chance you put yourself in a spot to get points,” said Kuraly. “There are still things we want to clean up, but we’re sticking to our systems and eliminating major mistakes that cost us during our six-game losing streak.”
The Bruins have shown resilience despite injuries and challenges, managing to secure important victories by focusing on teamwork and disciplined play.
Author's summary: With Zacha's clutch goal and solid team effort, the Bruins overcame adversity to secure their fifth straight win, demonstrating resilience and strategic discipline.