Pavel Zacha Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Bruins Over Senators
The Boston Bruins secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators Thursday night at TD Garden. Pavel Zacha scored the game-winning goal with just 5.5 seconds left in the extra period, finishing a play set up by Charlie McAvoy.
Key Moments of the Game
- The overtime period featured dramatic shifts, including a brief Bruins power play lasting only three seconds.
- Charlie McAvoy played a standout game, logging a team-high 26 minutes on ice and creating multiple scoring opportunities.
- Zacha’s goal was his fourth of the season, ultimately deciding the tight contest.
Player and Coach Comments
“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
Significance of the Win
This victory improved the Bruins’ record to 9-7 and avenged their heaviest defeat of the season—a 7-2 loss in Ottawa a week prior.
“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
Summary
The Bruins’ resilience and key performances by McAvoy and Zacha fueled their comeback victory, marking an important step in overcoming a recent heavy loss.
Author’s summary: Pavel Zacha’s last-second overtime goal capped a dramatic win that lifted the Bruins to their fifth straight victory, redeeming their recent tough loss to the Senators.
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