Bruins Defeat Senators 3–2 with Last-Second Overtime Goal
Pavel Zacha scored on a rebound with just six seconds remaining in overtime, securing the Boston Bruins’ 3–2 win over the Ottawa Senators and extending their winning streak to five games.
“Pavel Zacha poked in a rebound with 6 seconds left in overtime and Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves on Wednesday night to lead the Boston Bruins to their fifth straight win, 3–2 over the Ottawa Senators.”
Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly each scored in the second period, pushing Boston ahead 2–1 before Ottawa’s Claude Giroux equalized midway through the third period. The Bruins ultimately took control in overtime to finish the game.
Game Highlights
- Zacha’s decisive overtime goal sealed Boston’s fifth consecutive victory.
- Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots for the Bruins.
- Claude Giroux scored the tying goal for Ottawa in the third period.
- Boston players Sean Kuraly and Morgan Geekie each contributed second-period goals.
In-Game Action
During the match, Ottawa’s David Perron checked Boston’s Sean Kuraly behind Linus Ullmark, while Joonas Korpisalo made a key block against Nick Cousins’ attempt. Michael Eyssimont, Casey Mittelstadt, and Jonathan Aspirot were active both offensively and defensively for Boston throughout the game.
Author’s Summary: Boston edged Ottawa 3–2 in overtime after Pavel Zacha’s late rebound goal, securing their fifth consecutive win following tight, back-and-forth gameplay.