Ottawa Senators' Efforts Fall Short in Overtime Drama Against Boston Bruins at TD Garden

The Ottawa Senators faced off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, resulting in a narrow 3-2 overtime loss for the Sens. This game brought Ottawa's record to 6-5-3, while the Bruins improved to 9-7-0. Despite a valiant effort from both teams, it was Boston who clinched victory with an overtime goal.

First Period

The first period saw the Ottawa Senators take an early lead with a goal that set the tone for what would be a competitive matchup. The Sens managed to out-hit their opponents with 30 hits compared to Boston's 25, showcasing their physical presence on the ice.

Second Period

In the second period, however, things shifted as the Bruins responded with two goals of their own. The Sens struggled offensively during this period and were unable to add any points to their tally despite having opportunities on power plays.

Third Period

Ottawa rallied back in the third period when Claude Giroux scored his second point of the night by netting a crucial goal that tied up the game. Giroux's performance was notable as he also contributed an assist earlier in play.

Overtime

As overtime commenced, both teams fought hard for control but it was ultimately Pavel Zacha of Boston who secured victory for his team with an impressive winning goal. The goaltending efforts by Linus Ullmark kept Ottawa competitive throughout; he made 22 saves out of 25 shots faced during regulation and overtime combined.

This match highlighted some key areas where improvement is needed for Ottawa—particularly on capitalizing power play opportunities and maintaining defensive consistency under pressure situations like those seen here against formidable opponents such as these B’s players today!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch more action when our beloved team takes on Philadelphia Flyers next Saturday afternoon (November eighth) at Xfinity Mobile Arena starting one o'clock PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via ESPN+ or NBCS-PH channels respectively! Share your thoughts about this intense clash between two fierce rivals!