Senators at Bruins: Boston Seeks Fifth Straight Win
The Boston Bruins enter Thursday night’s game in strong form, victorious in their last four outings — their best streak of the season. After enduring a challenging stretch of six straight losses and seven defeats in eight games, the team has regained momentum and climbed back above the .500 mark with a shootout win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
“It shows the character in our room,” coach Marco Sturm said after Boston rallied from three separate one-goal deficits. “We made some mistakes, but I’m glad we came back and won the game.”
The Bruins will face the Ottawa Senators, featuring former Boston goaltender Linus Ullmark, who earned the Vezina Trophy with the team in 2023. Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk, who missed the previous meeting with Boston, remains sidelined for approximately six more weeks following surgery on a torn thumb ligament.
Game and Season Overview
- Puck drop: Thursday, 7 p.m.
- Recent record: Bruins 8–7–0 (5–3–2 in the last 10); Senators 9–6 (5–5–0 in the last 10)
- Betting line (over/under): 10–3
Author’s Summary
Boston aims for a fifth consecutive victory, fueled by renewed confidence after overcoming a tough slump and preparing to meet an injury-depleted Ottawa squad.