Pavel Zacha Scores Late in Overtime as Bruins Beat Senators 3-2
On Wednesday night, Pavel Zacha scored with just 6 seconds remaining in overtime, securing a 3-2 victory for the Boston Bruins over the Ottawa Senators and extending Boston's winning streak to five games.
Game Summary
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period, giving Boston a 2-1 lead.
- Claude Giroux tied the game 2-2 for Ottawa midway through the third period.
- In the final 30 seconds, Boston had an opportunity, but former Bruin goaltender Linus Ullmark made a key save.
- In overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot slipped through Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to score the winning goal.
Player Highlights and Stats
- Joonas Korpisalo recorded 20 saves for the Bruins.
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston.
- Michael Amadio scored for the Senators and Giroux added a goal and an assist.
- Linus Ullmark, who won the 2023 Vezina Trophy with Boston, suffered his first loss against the Bruins since being traded to Ottawa before the 2024-25 season, making 22 saves during the game.
Additional Context
The Bruins recently signed Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, $66 million contract, establishing him as their starter with Korpisalo as the backup. Despite Oshawa’s efforts, the Senators have lost three of their last four games.
Key Quote
“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.”
Amadio gave Ottawa an early lead with a two-on-one finish assisted by Shane Pinto about six minutes into the game.
Author's summary: Pavel Zacha’s last-second OT goal capped Boston's comeback against Ottawa, marking the Bruins' fifth straight win amid strong performances from key players and goaltenders.
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Boston.com — 2025-11-07