Pavel Zacha Scores in Final Seconds of OT as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2
Boston enjoyed another thrilling finish on Wednesday night as Pavel Zacha netted a rebound goal with just six seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators and extending their winning streak to five games.
Game Summary
Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots to help secure the win, while Linus Ullmark, facing his former team for the first time since being traded to Ottawa before the 2024–25 season, recorded 22 saves.
Key Moments
- Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly scored in the second period, giving the Bruins a 2-1 advantage.
- Claude Giroux equalized midway through the third period, bringing the game to 2-2.
- Boston had a chance to win in the final 30 seconds of regulation, but Ullmark denied a close-range attempt.
- In overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot slipped under Ullmark’s pads, allowing Zacha to finish the play with the decisive goal.
Player Highlights
- Andrew Peeke contributed two assists for Boston.
- Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux scored for Ottawa, with Giroux also adding an assist.
- Korpisalo and Swayman continue to anchor Boston’s goaltending, with Jeremy Swayman signed to an eight-year, $66 million extension.
“We just kept pushing, and it paid off right at the end,” said Zacha after the game.
Team Trends
The Bruins have now won six of their last seven games following a previous six-game losing streak. The Senators, meanwhile, have dropped three of their past four contests as they continue to search for consistency.
Author’s Summary
Boston’s determination shone through as Zacha’s last-second overtime goal sealed a fifth straight win, underscoring the team’s regained momentum and balanced roster depth.