Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Bruins Past Senators
The Boston Bruins secured their fifth consecutive victory with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. Pavel Zacha scored the decisive goal, jamming a pass from Charlie McAvoy past Linus Ullmark with just 5.5 seconds left in overtime.
Game Highlights
- The Bruins avenged their worst loss of the season, a 7-2 defeat in Ottawa a week earlier.
- During the final minute of the extra session, the Bruins earned a power play but lost the man advantage within three seconds.
- Charlie McAvoy played a standout game, leading the ice with 26 minutes and generating key scoring chances.
Players' and Coach's Comments
“Charlie made a hell of a play. For big win.” – Bruins coach Marco Sturm
“He’s a great skater and he beat his guy and made it a two-on-one and then he made a great play. So, I think that’s something in overtime that he used his skill and took over.” – Pavel Zacha
Zacha emphasized the importance of getting the puck to McAvoy in overtime, where speed and skill are critical advantages. This victory marked the Bruins' sixth win in seven games, improving their record to 9-7.
Reflecting on the recent heavy loss, Zacha said,
“I think that was a big motivation for us. We had a bad game there and lost pretty badly, so I think before the game we were motivated to give it back and I’m happy that we won.”
Summary
The Bruins' resilience and teamwork, highlighted by McAvoy’s critical plays and Zacha’s clutch goal, secured a significant comeback win, reinforcing their recent strong form.
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