Pavel Zacha scored with 5.6 seconds left in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday. This win extended Boston's streak to five consecutive victories.
Charlie McAvoy retrieved a loose puck in the left corner, skating across the zone before sending a shot along the goal line. Linus Ullmark made the initial save, but the rebound stayed near the right post, where Zacha quickly scored.
“It was a big team win. Until the end, all the lines were going. Even through injuries, a couple of guys leaving the game, we stuck together and won the game.” – Pavel Zacha
“We’re doing enough right things to hang in games, and if you give yourself a chance you put yourself in a spot to get points,” said Sean Kuraly. “There are still things we want to clean up, but we’re sticking to our systems and eliminating major mistakes that led to goals during our six-game losing streak.”
The Bruins overcame challenges including injuries and previous setbacks to secure a hard-fought overtime win against the Senators, demonstrating teamwork and resilience.
Author's summary: The Bruins' overtime victory, sparked by Zacha's last-second goal, highlights their resilience and teamwork as they extend a five-game winning streak despite recent challenges.