Pavel Zacha scores with 6 seconds left in OT as Bruins beat Senators 3-2 and earn fifth straight victory

Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2

On Wednesday night, Pavel Zacha secured the Boston Bruins' fifth consecutive victory by scoring with just six seconds left in overtime, finishing a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. Joonas Korpisalo played a key role with 20 saves for Boston.

Game Summary

Michael Amadio opened the scoring for Ottawa six minutes into the game on a two-on-one pass from Shane Pinto.
Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly each scored in the second period, giving Boston a 2-1 lead.
Claude Giroux tied the game for Ottawa midway through the third period.
In the final 30 seconds, former Bruin Linus Ullmark stopped a shot, keeping the Senators in contention.

Overtime Drama

During overtime, Charlie McAvoy’s shot went through Ullmark’s pads, and Zacha capitalized by slamming the rebound into the net.

Linus Ullmark, the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner with Boston, faced his former team for the first time since being traded to Ottawa before the 2024-25 season and suffered his first loss against the Bruins.

Additional Notes

Andrew Peeke assisted twice for Boston.
Claude Giroux contributed a goal and an assist for Ottawa, with Ullmark making 22 saves.
The Bruins recently signed goalie Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, $66 million contract, positioning Korpisalo as the backup.
Boston has won six of their last seven games after a six-game losing streak.
Ottawa has lost three of their last four games.

Author’s summary: Pavel Zacha’s late overtime goal sealed the Bruins’ fifth straight win in a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Senators, highlighting Boston’s recent strong form and key goaltending performances.

Boston.com — 2025-11-07

Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner as Bruins Defeat Senators 3-2

Game Summary

Overtime Drama

Additional Notes

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