Bruins Outlast Senators in 3-2 Overtime Win

The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) edged the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) with a 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday night. Both teams played a tight, physical match, highlighted by excellent goaltending and late drama.

Game Summary

Despite being outshot 9-2 in the opening period, Ottawa led after twenty minutes. Shane Pinto set up Michael Amadio on a 2-on-1 rush, and Amadio fired a shot past the glove of Joonas Korpisalo.

Early in the second period, Morgan Geekie equalized when he redirected a point shot from Andrew Peeke for his tenth goal of the season. Sean Kuraly then put Boston ahead 2-1 with a quick wrist shot from the low slot after Tanner Jeannot’s smart setup play along the boards.

Midway through the third, Claude Giroux tied it again for Ottawa with a wrister from the left circle that slipped through Korpisalo’s pads. The teams traded chances through the rest of regulation.

Overtime and Key Stats

In a fast-paced overtime, Pavel Zacha scored the decisive goal by knocking in a loose puck with under six seconds remaining, sealing the Bruins’ win.

Shots on goal: Boston 25, Ottawa 22
Power plays: Bruins 0-for-3, Senators 0-for-2
Goalies: Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves

Next Games

Up next, the Senators head to Philadelphia to face the Flyers on Saturday afternoon, while the Bruins travel to Toronto for a matchup with the Maple Leafs.

“After a back-and-forth overtime period, Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to give the Bruins the 3-2 win.”

Author’s Summary

The Bruins overcame an early deficit and clinched victory in dramatic overtime fashion, with Pavel Zacha delivering the game-winner in the closing seconds.

Yardbarker — 2025-11-07