Need to Know: Bruins vs. Senators

Bruins vs. Senators Rematch at TD Garden

The Boston Bruins face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at TD Garden, seeking redemption after their 7-2 loss in October. Since then, Boston has bounced back with four consecutive wins and aims to extend the streak in the 7 p.m. game.

Coach Marco Sturm on the Previous Game

“It was a pretty bad game from us. That was the first time I didn’t feel any energy on the bench, especially going into the third. We can throw it away, but I also think we learn from it. We can’t take a period or two off because the league is that good. That should be motivation enough for us [today] to show an answer. Because that was not us.”

Recent Performance Highlights

Boston's latest victory came against the New York Islanders, a 4-3 shootout win at UBS Arena on Tuesday. Pavel Zacha scored his first power-play goal of the season during the second period, extending his point streak to four games.

Lineup Notes

Zacha centers the second line alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.
Coach Sturm praised Zacha's role:
“I always think the centerman is always the motor and always the brain on any line. I think [Zacha] took that since he’s back on center – I think he took that line to another level. Not just defensively against top lines, top opponents. But also offensively.”

Goaltender Update

Korpisalo will start in net for Boston on Thursday, bringing stability to the Bruins' defense as they aim to rebound strongly against Ottawa.

Author's Summary

With a strong motivation to improve after a tough loss, the Bruins look to continue their winning streak led by key players like Zacha and Korpisalo in goal.

NHL.com — 2025-11-06