Bruins Edge Senators 3-2 in Overtime Thriller
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) on Thursday night. Key goals for Ottawa came from Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux, while Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha scored for Boston.
First Period Highlights
Despite a shot disadvantage of 9-2, the Senators led after the first period. Shane Pinto set up Amadio on a 2-on-1 break, and Amadio quickly scored past goalie Joonas Korpisalo, who made 20 saves throughout the game.
Second Period Action
- Geekie tied the game early in the second period, 82 seconds in, by poking home a loose puck after a shot from Andrew Peeke.
- Kuraly gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead with a wrist shot from the low slot, which deflected off Bruins goalie Ullmark’s shoulder.
- The Senators' defense overcommitted to Tanner Jeannot, allowing Kuraly a free chance in front of the net.
Third Period and Overtime
Giroux tied it for Ottawa at 11:52 of the third period with a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot that slipped through Korpisalo’s pads.
In the closing moments of overtime, Pavel Zacha scored a winning goal by banging in a loose puck with less than six seconds remaining, sealing the Bruins’ victory.
Statistics and Upcoming Games
- The Bruins outshot the Senators 25-22.
- Both teams failed to convert on power plays: Bruins went 0-for-3; Senators 0-for-2.
- On Saturday, the Senators travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers, while the Bruins visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.
"Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to give the Bruins the 3-2 win."
Summary: The Bruins clinched a hard-fought 3-2 overtime win against the Senators with a last-second goal, despite a fiercely contested and balanced match.
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