Pavel Zacha Scores Late OT Goal to Lead Bruins Over Senators
The Boston Bruins secured their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night. Pavel Zacha scored with just six seconds remaining in the extra period, finishing a rebound to clinch the win.
Game Summary
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period, giving Boston a 2-1 advantage.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
- In the final 30 seconds, ex-Bruin Linus Ullmark made a crucial save to keep Ottawa in the game.
- In overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot passed Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to slam the rebound into the net.
Goaltending and Performances
- Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves for Boston.
- Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston and now Ottawa’s goalie, made 22 saves.
- Ullmark suffered his first loss against the Bruins since his trade before the 2024-25 season.
- Michael Amadio scored for Ottawa, and Giroux contributed a goal and an assist.
- Andrew Peeke assisted twice for Boston, which has won six of its last seven games after a six-game losing streak.
Additional Context
The Bruins retained Jeremy Swayman, signing him to an eight-year, $66 million contract, with Korpisalo serving as backup goaltender. Early in the game, Amadio converted a two-on-one opportunity on a pass from Shane Pinto to give Ottawa the initial lead.
“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.”
Author's summary: Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal gave the Bruins their fifth straight victory as they overcame strong goaltending from Linus Ullmark and a balanced effort from both teams.