Pavel Zacha Scores Late OT Winner as Bruins Top Senators 3-2
The Boston Bruins secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
Game Summary
- Pavel Zacha scored the game-winning goal with just 6 seconds remaining in overtime.
- Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves to help Boston clinch the win.
- Boston’s Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly each scored in the second period to establish a 2-1 lead.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
Key Moments
In the final 30 seconds of regulation, Boston had a scoring chance, but former Bruin Linus Ullmark blocked the shot. However, in overtime, Charlie McAvoy's shot passed through Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to quickly score.
Player Highlights
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston.
- Michael Amadio scored for Ottawa, assisted by Shane Pinto on a two-on-one breakabout six minutes into the game.
- Giroux added a goal and an assist for the Senators.
- Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston, made 22 saves but suffered his first loss against his former team after being traded to Ottawa before the 2024-25 season.
Team Notes
Despite trading Ullmark, the Bruins retained Jeremy Swayman, signing him to an eight-year, $66 million contract, and Korpisalo serves as his backup. Boston has now won six of their last seven games after a prior six-game losing streak.
"Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston, picked up his first loss against the Bruins since they traded him to the Senators before the 2024-25 season."
Summary: Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal highlights Boston’s strong comeback, securing their fifth straight win while former goalie Ullmark faces his first defeat against them this season.