Bruins vs. Senators Preview
Korpisalo will start in net for Boston on Thursday at TD Garden. The Boston Bruins face the Ottawa Senators in a rematch following their 7-2 loss earlier this season in October.
Since that defeat, Boston has bounced back with four consecutive wins and aims to continue this streak in the 7 p.m. game.
“It was a pretty bad game from us. That was the first time I didn’t feel any energy on the bench, especially going into the third. We can throw it away, but I also think we learn from it. We can’t take a period or two off because the league is that good,” said head coach Marco Sturm. “That should be motivation enough for us [today] to show an answer. Because that was not us.”
Boston’s recent form includes a 4-3 shootout win against the New York Islanders on Tuesday at UBS Arena. Pavel Zacha scored his first power-play goal of the year in the second period, extending his point streak to four games.
Zacha centers the Bruins' second line alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.
“I always think the centerman is always the motor and always the brain on any line,” Sturm said. “I think [Zacha] took that since he’s back on center – I think he took that line to another level. Not just defensively against top lines, top opponents. But also offensively.”
Game Expectations
The Bruins look focused on responding strongly to their earlier loss and continuing their positive momentum this season.
Coach Sturm expects his team to bring renewed energy and consistency to overcome the Senators.
Author’s summary: The Bruins aim to bounce back from a heavy loss to the Senators, fueled by strong recent performances and key contributions from players like Pavel Zacha.