Bruins Edge Senators on Zacha's Late OT Goal
Pavel Zacha scored the game-winning goal with 5.6 seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win extended the Bruins' winning streak to five games.
Key Moments
- Charlie McAvoy recovered a loose puck in the left corner, then skated across the zone and fired a shot along the goal line.
- Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound stayed near the right post where Zacha quickly scored.
“It was a big team win. Until the end, all the lines were going. Even through injuries, a couple of guys leaving the game, we stuck together and won the game.” – Pavel Zacha
Other Contributors
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also scored for Boston.
- Andrew Peeke provided two assists.
- Joonas Korpisalo recorded 20 saves.
“We’re doing enough right things to hang in games, and if you give yourself a chance you put yourself in a spot to get points. There are still things we want to clean up, but we’re sticking to our systems and eliminating major mistakes that ended up in the back of our net during that losing streak.” – Sean Kuraly
The Bruins have shown resilience, overcoming injuries and setbacks to remain competitive and extend their positive run.
Author’s summary: Pavel Zacha’s last-second overtime goal secured Boston’s fifth consecutive win, highlighting the team’s resilience and strong defensive focus amid recent injuries.