Bruins' Bite Falls Short as Senators Rule the Ice

The Boston Bruins faced off against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, with both teams eager to improve their standings. The Bruins, now holding a 4-7 record, were unable to overcome the Senators, who advanced to a 5-4-1 record. The final score of this matchup was 7-2 in favor of Ottawa.

First Period

The game commenced with both teams demonstrating strong defensive plays. The Bruins managed to score first with Viktor Arvidsson finding the net early on. However, the Sens quickly responded through Drake Batherson's equalizer, setting up an intense battle for dominance.

Second Period

As play resumed in the second period, it was clear that Ottawa had found their rhythm. Despite Boston's efforts and solid defense led by Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov's physical presence on ice, they couldn't prevent Tim Stutzle from putting two more goals past Jeremy Swayman.

Third Period

In a decisive third period, Ottawa capitalized on powerplay opportunities and extended their lead significantly. Leevi Merilainen stood firm in goal for Ottawa while Boston struggled offensively despite multiple attempts by Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie. The Sens added four more goals during this period sealing their victory over Boston.

Post-game Analysis

Following this defeat in "Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators full match report," coach Jim Montgomery expressed his thoughts during "Boston Bruins coach post-game reaction," emphasizing areas needing improvement before facing future challenges.

Looking ahead for fans interested in "Boston Bruins match rating," they can catch them next as they host New York Islanders at TD Garden on October 28th at 7:15 PM EDT broadcasted via ESPN+, NESN or MSGSN TV networks.

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