The Boston Bruins enter Thursday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators on a four-game winning streak, marking their first such run this season. After a challenging period including a six-game losing streak, the team has rebounded to a record above .500 with a recent shootout victory against the New York Islanders.
“It shows the character in our room,” said Bruins coach Marco Sturm, praising the team's resilience after overcoming three separate one-goal deficits. “We made some mistakes, but I’m glad we came back and won the game.”
The Bruins will host the Senators, who will be without their captain, Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk missed the previous game after undergoing surgery for a torn thumb ligament and is expected to be sidelined for about six more weeks. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Boston will face former star goaltender Linus Ullmark, a Vezina Trophy winner with the Bruins in 2023, who is now with Ottawa.
The Bruins look to continue their momentum against a Senators team adjusting to lineup changes and aiming to challenge Boston on home ice.
Author’s summary: The Bruins seek to extend their winning streak to five games against the Senators, overcoming recent adversity and relying on strong team character and momentum.