Bruins Edge Senators on Zacha's Late Goal in Overtime
Pavel Zacha scored with just 5.6 seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This victory marked Boston's fifth consecutive win.
Key Moments
Charlie McAvoy retrieved a loose puck in the left corner and raced across the zone before sending a shot along the goal line. Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound remained near the right post, where Zacha quickly jammed it into the net.
“It was a big team win,” Zacha said. “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.”
Other Contributors
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also scored for the Bruins.
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves.
Team Perspective
“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,” Kuraly said. “There are still things we want to clean up, but we’re sticking to our systems and eliminating major mistakes that hurt us during the six-game losing streak back in October.”
The Bruins showed resilience despite injuries and setbacks, maintaining focus to secure important points in the standings.
Author's summary: Pavel Zacha’s overtime goal clinched Boston’s fifth straight win, highlighting their determination to overcome injuries and improve after a tough losing streak.