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Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators Deliver a Nail-Biter at Canadian Tire Centre

In a closely contested match at the Canadian Tire Centre, the Boston Bruins, with a record of 22-19-6, faced off against the Ottawa Senators, who came into the game with a record of 23-18-4. The final scoreline read 5-6 in favor of the Senators after an intense shootout that capped off an evening full of action.


Jan 18, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) and defenseman Atem Zub (2) get in position for a face-off in the second period against the Boston Bruins at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game was evenly matched from start to finish, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Bruins managed to net five goals on 28 shots, demonstrating an impressive shooting percentage of 18 percent throughout the game. Their powerplay unit capitalized on one out of four opportunities thanks to their strategic play and precise execution.


David Pastrnak stood out for the Bruins with his remarkable performance, contributing one goal and two assists. His efforts were pivotal in keeping his team competitive throughout the match. Pavel Zacha also made significant contributions with one goal and one assist, proving crucial in several moments.


Jan 18, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (12) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

On defense and between the pipes, Jeremy Swayman faced a barrage of shots from Ottawa's aggressive offense but managed to save 39 out of 44 attempts. His performance under pressure was commendable as he kept Boston in contention until the very end.


The Senators matched Boston's intensity every step of the way. They fired off an impressive total of 44 shots towards Boston's net and found success five times during regulation time before clinching victory in a nail-biting shootout sequence where they scored once on three attempts.


Jan 18, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) battles with Boston Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (29) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Josh Norris emerged as one of Ottawa's key players by securing his spot among the game's top stars through critical plays that contributed significantly to his team’s victory.


Looking Ahead


As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season, attention now turns towards Boston Bruins' next challenge against San Jose Sharks at TD Garden on January 20th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live-action broadcasts on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and NESN ensuring they don't miss any part of what promises to be another exciting matchup in NHL regular-season play.


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