Bruins Outlast Senators in 3-2 Overtime Win

The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) edged out the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) in a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday night. The game showcased balanced play, dramatic momentum shifts, and a last-second finish.

First Period

Despite being outshot 9-2, Ottawa entered the first intermission ahead. Shane Pinto set up Michael Amadio on a 2-on-1 rush, and Amadio fired a quick shot past the glove of Joonas Korpisalo.

Second Period

Morgan Geekie tied the score just 82 seconds into the second period. After Andrew Peeke’s point shot created a rebound, Geekie capitalized for his 10th goal of the season. Later, Sean Kuraly gave Boston a 2-1 edge with a wrist shot from the low slot that deflected off Ullmark’s shoulder. Tanner Jeannot’s pass from the right side set up the scoring play.

Third Period

Claude Giroux leveled the game at 11:52 of the third. His wrist shot from the left faceoff circle slipped through Korpisalo and barely crossed the line, forcing overtime.

Overtime and Final Statistics

Pavel Zacha secured the win for Boston with a rebound goal in the final six seconds of overtime. The Bruins outshot Ottawa 25-22 and went 0-for-3 on the power play, while the Senators finished 0-for-2.

Bruins goal scorers: Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, Pavel Zacha
Senators goal scorers: Michael Amadio, Claude Giroux
Goalie performance: Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves
Next games: Ottawa faces Philadelphia; Boston visits Toronto

"It was a gritty, back-and-forth win that showed Boston’s resilience despite early setbacks."

Author’s Summary: Boston triumphed over Ottawa in an intense overtime battle, sealing victory with Pavel Zacha’s last-second goal that underscored the Bruins’ persistence.

Yardbarker — 2025-11-07