Boston Bruins Face Ottawa Senators in Rematch
The Boston Bruins will host the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Thursday, seeking redemption after a 7-2 loss earlier this season. Since that defeat, Boston has rallied with four consecutive wins and aims to extend the streak in the upcoming 7 p.m. game.
Coach Marco Sturm's Perspective
“It was a pretty bad game from us. That was the first time I didn’t feel any energy on the bench, especially going into the third. We can throw it away, but I also think we learn from it. We can’t take a period or two off because the league is that good. That should be motivation enough for us [today] to show an answer. Because that was not us.”
Recent Bruins Performance
Boston’s latest victory came against the New York Islanders with a 4-3 shootout win at UBS Arena on Tuesday. Pavel Zacha contributed his first power-play goal this season in the second period, extending his point streak to four games.
Lineup Focus: Pavel Zacha
Zacha centers the second line, flanked by Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.
“I always think the centerman is always the motor and always the brain on any line. I think [Zacha] took that since he’s back on center – I think he took that line to another level. Not just defensively against top lines, top opponents. But also offensively.”
Outlook
The Bruins are determined to demonstrate the energy and performance lacking in their previous meeting, looking to solidify their momentum against the Senators.
Summary: After a heavy loss to Ottawa, the Boston Bruins aim to prove their resilience and extend their winning streak under Coach Marco Sturm’s leadership and Pavel Zacha’s centering role.