Bruins Secure Overtime Win Against Ottawa for Fifth Consecutive Victory
BOSTON — Just 10 days ago, the Boston Bruins faced the Ottawa Senators and suffered a heavy 7-2 defeat that extended a losing streak threatening to derail their season before it truly began.
When the teams met again on Thursday at TD Garden, the Bruins demonstrated a renewed strength to the Senators and to all observers, winning 3-2 in overtime and marking their fifth straight victory.
“It was big motivation for us,” Pavel Zacha said. “We lost a game there and lost pretty badly. Before the game, we were motivated to give it back, and I’m happy that we won.”
Zacha scored the winning goal for Boston with just 5.6 seconds left in overtime. After Charlie McAvoy navigated around the attacking zone, he shot on goal, allowing Zacha to deflect the puck in for his fourth goal of the season.
Boston held a 2-1 lead with less than ten minutes remaining in the third period before pushing the game into overtime.
Key Highlights
- Bruins overcame a recent heavy loss to the Senators.
- Secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-2 overtime result.
- Pavel Zacha scored the decisive goal with just seconds left in overtime.
- Charlie McAvoy’s playmaking instrumental in the winning goal.
Author’s summary: The Boston Bruins rebounded decisively from a previous loss to the Senators, showcasing resilience and teamwork to clinch a pivotal overtime win and maintain their winning streak.