The Boston Bruins enter Thursday night's game against the Ottawa Senators riding a four-game winning streak, their longest this season. After struggling through a six-game losing skid, Boston has recovered to a record above .500, marked by a comeback shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
“It shows the character in our room,” said Bruins coach Marco Sturm. “We made some mistakes, but I’m glad we came back and won the game.”
The Bruins will face the Senators and former teammate Linus Ullmark, who won the Vezina Trophy while playing in Boston in 2023.
Ottawa’s captain, Brady Tkachuk, missed the first meeting against Boston and is expected to remain sidelined for about six weeks following thumb ligament surgery.
The over/under for the game is set around 10-3 to 8-2 depending on the source.
Author’s summary: The Bruins have built momentum with four consecutive wins and face the injury-challenged Senators, aiming to extend their streak in a pivotal home game.