Need to Know: Bruins vs. Senators

Korpisalo will start in net for Boston on Thursday at TD Garden. The Boston Bruins have something to prove as they face the Ottawa Senators in a rematch after a heavy 7–2 defeat in October. Since that game, Boston has recovered with four consecutive wins and now aims to extend its streak when the puck drops at 7 p.m.

“It was a pretty bad game from us. That was the first time I didn’t feel any energy on the bench, especially going into the third. We can throw it away, but I also think we learn from it. We can’t take a period or two off because the league is that good,” head coach Marco Sturm said. “That should be motivation enough for us today to show an answer. Because that was not us.”

Boston’s latest victory came against the New York Islanders, a 4–3 shootout win on Tuesday at UBS Arena. Pavel Zacha scored his first power-play goal of the season during the second period, extending his point streak to four games. He currently centers the second line with Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.

“I always think the centerman is always the motor and the brain on any line,” said Sturm. “I think Zacha took that role to another level since he’s back at center — not only defensively against top lines, but also offensively.”

Head Coach’s Outlook

Sturm emphasized consistency and energy as the team prepares for another strong performance at home. With a balanced roster and growing confidence, the Bruins look to prove that the earlier loss to Ottawa was merely a brief setback.

Author’s Summary: Boston enters the rematch with Ottawa on a four-game winning streak, eager to maintain momentum and redeem its earlier loss with Korpisalo starting in goal.

NHL.com — 2025-11-06

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