Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Bruins Over Senators
The Boston Bruins claimed a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators Thursday night at TD Garden, marking their fifth consecutive win. Pavel Zacha scored the game-winning goal with just 5.5 seconds left in the extra period, jamming a pass from Charlie McAvoy past Senators’ goalie Linus Ullmark.
Thrilling Overtime and Key Performances
The final minute of overtime was intense: the Bruins earned a power play, lost the man advantage within three seconds, yet McAvoy delivered an outstanding shift. The Bruins defenseman logged a game-high 26 minutes and showcased skill and speed that created multiple scoring chances, culminating in Zacha’s decisive goal—his fourth this season.
“Charlie made a hell of a play. For big win.” – Bruins coach Marco Sturm
“He’s a great skater and he beat his guy and made it a two-on-one and then he made a great play. So, I think that’s something in overtime that he used his skill and took over.” – Pavel Zacha
Motivation and Team Momentum
This victory avenged the Bruins’ worst loss of the season, a 7-2 defeat in Ottawa just a week ago. The win elevated the Bruins’ record to 9-7, reflecting strong momentum from recent successes.
“I think that was a big motivation for us. We had a bad game there and lost pretty badly, so I think before the game we were motivated to give it back and I’m happy that we won.” – Pavel Zacha
Author’s summary: Pavel Zacha’s overtime goal sealed a spirited comeback for the Bruins, securing their fifth straight victory and redemption after a recent heavy loss.