Senators vs Bruins: NHL Atlantic Division Clash
The Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins, rivals in the Atlantic Division, meet for their second game of the season on Thursday. In their first encounter at the end of October, Ottawa suffered a heavy 7-2 defeat.
First Meeting Recap
Boston’s Morgan Geekie scored the opening goal, but the Senators responded fiercely, scoring seven consecutive goals. Key contributors for Ottawa were Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle, each with two goals and an assist, leading to a decisive win.
Current Form and Standings
- Boston has gained momentum with 16 points, slightly ahead of Ottawa’s 14 points.
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the Atlantic Division with 19 points.
- Boston is pursuing its fifth consecutive victory.
Boston Bruins Recent Performance
After winning their first three games, the Bruins struggled by losing seven out of eight before embarking on their current winning streak. Their latest success was a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
"Marat Khusnutdinov scored the tying goal for Boston with less than five minutes left in regulation. He was then the only player to score in the shootout period."
Ottawa Senators Recent Performance
Ottawa has played several intense games recently. The team lost 4-3 in overtime to the Canadiens, but previously secured a shootout win against the Calgary Flames.
Despite only registering 17 shots on Saturday, Ottawa almost clinched the game when Tim Stutzle scored the go-ahead goal in the third period. However, Montreal equalized with under three minutes remaining, forcing overtime.
"Tim Stutzle scored the go-ahead goal for the Senators in the third period. However, Montreal scored with less than three minutes left in regulation to tie it."
Author's Summary
This highly competitive Atlantic Division matchup highlights the Bruins' resurgence and the Senators' resilience after a lopsided season opener.