Bruins Edge Senators 3-2 in Overtime Thriller
The Boston Bruins improved to 9-7-0 with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators, who hold a 6-5-3 record, on Thursday night.
Scoring Summary
- Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux scored for the Senators.
- Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha netted goals for the Bruins.
Game Highlights
Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves, keeping the Senators competitive despite being outshot 9-2 early on. Ottawa led after the first period when Shane Pinto set up Amadio on a 2-on-1 break, and Amadio quickly scored past Korpisalo’s glove.
Morgan Geekie tied the score 82 seconds into the second period. After Andrew Peeke’s shot from the point, Geekie poked in the loose puck, marking his 10th goal of the season.
Sean Kuraly put the Bruins ahead 2-1 with a wrist shot from the low slot, which deflected off Bruins’ goalie Ullmark’s shoulder. The Senators had overcommitted to Tanner Jeannot, allowing Jeannot to assist Kuraly in front of the net.
Claude Giroux equalized for Ottawa at 11:52 of the third period with a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot that slipped through Korpisalo and crossed the goal line.
Decisive Overtime Goal
After a see-saw overtime session, Pavel Zacha scored with less than six seconds remaining, banging a loose puck into the net to secure the Bruins’ win.
Additional Stats and Next Games
- Shots on goal favored the Bruins 25-22.
- Both teams failed to convert on power plays: Bruins 0-for-3, Senators 0-for-2.
On Saturday, the Senators travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers, while the Bruins visit Toronto to play the Maple Leafs.
“The Bruins outshot the Senators 25-22 and went 0-for-3 on the power play, while the Senators went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.”
Author’s summary: The Bruins clinched a nail-biting 3-2 overtime victory against the Senators, powered by late heroics from Pavel Zacha and strong goaltending from Joonas Korpisalo.