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Bruins vs. Senators: Key Matchup at TD Garden

The Boston Bruins are set to face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at TD Garden, seeking redemption after a disappointing 7-2 loss earlier this season. Since that defeat, the Bruins have rebounded strongly with four consecutive wins and aim to continue this streak during the 7 p.m. game.

“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,” said head coach Marco Sturm. “That should be motivation enough for us [today] to show an answer. Because that was not us.”

Recent Performance

In their latest outing, Boston edged the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout at UBS Arena on Tuesday. Pavel Zacha scored his first power-play goal of the season in the second period, extending his point streak to four games.

Zacha’s Impact

Pavel Zacha, who centers the Bruins’ second line alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson, has been pivotal in elevating the line's performance both offensively and defensively.

“I always think the centerman is always the motor and always the brain on any line,” Sturm explained. “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.”

Goaltending Update

Korpisalo will start in goal for Boston, aiming to provide a strong presence between the pipes on home ice.

Author's Summary

The Bruins look to bounce back from a heavy loss to the Senators, propelled by Zacha’s leadership and Korpisalo’s netminding, as they chase a fifth straight victory at TD Garden.

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NHL.com NHL.com — 2025-11-06

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