Pavel Zacha Scores Late as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2
Boston’s Pavel Zacha sealed the victory by knocking in a rebound with six seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Bruins their fifth straight win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots in the team’s 3-2 triumph.
Game Summary
Boston took control in the second period when Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly each scored, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead. Ottawa’s Claude Giroux equalized midway through the third period, making it 2-2.
In the final half-minute of regulation, former Bruin Linus Ullmark prevented a go-ahead goal with a big save. In overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot slipped through Ullmark’s pads, and Zacha followed up to push the puck into the net for the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Andrew Peeke recorded two assists for Boston.
- Claude Giroux led Ottawa with a goal and an assist.
- Michael Amadio opened scoring for the Senators on a two-on-one setup by Shane Pinto about six minutes into the first period.
- Linus Ullmark made 22 saves for Ottawa but took his first loss against his former team since being traded before the 2024–25 season.
- Boston’s goaltending tandem remains strong with Korpisalo backing up Jeremy Swayman, who recently signed an eight-year, $66 million deal.
"Pavel Zacha poked in a rebound with 6 seconds left in overtime." — AP Report
Team Momentum
This victory marks Boston’s sixth win in seven games after previously enduring a six-game losing streak. Ottawa, meanwhile, has dropped three of its last four contests.
Author’s summary: A last-second goal from Pavel Zacha lifted the Boston Bruins past the Ottawa Senators, capping a tense overtime battle and extending Boston’s winning streak.