Bruins Edge Senators 3-2 in Overtime Thriller
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) on Thursday night. Key contributors for the Senators included Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux, while Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha scored for Boston. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo recorded 20 saves.
First Period Highlights
Despite being heavily outshot 9-2, the Senators took the lead heading into the first intermission. Shane Pinto assisted Michael Amadio on a 2-on-1 break, with Amadio firing a quick shot past Korpisalo’s glove.
Second Period Momentum Shift
Morgan Geekie quickly tied the game 82 seconds into the second period. Andrew Peeke’s point shot created a loose puck opportunity, allowing Geekie to score his 10th goal this season.
Bruins Take the Lead
Sean Kuraly put the Bruins ahead 2-1 with a wrist shot from the low slot that deflected off goalie Ullmark’s shoulder. This scoring chance came after the Senators overcommitted defensively to Tanner Jeannot along the right boards, enabling Jeannot to find Kuraly wide open in front of the net.
Senators Level the Score Late
Claude Giroux tied the score 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 Decider
After a tightly contested overtime session, Pavel Zacha scored a dramatic game-winning goal by banging home a loose puck with under six seconds remaining to clinch the victory for the Bruins.
Game Statistics
- Shots on goal: Bruins 25, Senators 22
- Power play: Bruins 0-for-3, Senators 0-for-2
Upcoming Matches
- Senators face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon
- Bruins visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday
"Shane Pinto fed Amadio on a 2-on-1 break, and Amadio snapped a quick shot past the glove of Korpisalo."
"Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to give the Bruins the 3-2 win."
Summary: Boston Bruins defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime, with Pavel Zacha scoring a decisive late goal after a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle.