Bruins Edge Senators 3-2 in Overtime Thriller
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) secured a 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) on Thursday night, showcasing intense back-and-forth action.
Key Scoring Highlights
- Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux scored for Ottawa.
- Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha found the net for Boston.
Game Progression
Despite Ottawa being outshot 9-2 early on, they led after the first period. Shane Pinto set up Amadio on a 2-on-1 rush, with Amadio firing a quick shot past Bruins’ goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, who made 20 saves in total.
Just 82 seconds into the second period, Morgan Geekie tied it for Boston after poking in a loose puck following Andrew Peeke’s point shot, marking Geekie’s 10th goal this season.
Sean Kuraly then gave the Bruins a 2-1 advantage with a wrist shot from the low slot that deflected off goalie Jeremy Ullmark’s shoulder. Tanner Jeannot’s play on the right boards freed Kuraly for the scoring chance.
Claude Giroux leveled the score for Ottawa at 11:52 of the third period with a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot that slipped through Korpisalo and crossed the goal line.
Overtime Drama and Finish
After a tense overtime, Pavel Zacha scored with less than six seconds remaining, tapping in a loose puck to clinch the 3-2 win for Boston.
Additional Game Details
- Shot totals favored the Bruins 25-22 overall.
- Both teams failed to capitalize on power plays: Bruins were 0-for-3; Senators 0-for-2.
Upcoming Matches
- The Senators will face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon.
- The Bruins will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs the same day.
“Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to give the Bruins the win.”
Author’s summary: The Bruins claimed a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory with late heroics from Pavel Zacha, maintaining momentum as both teams head into Saturday’s games.