The Atlantic Division matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins marks their second meeting this season. In their first clash, Ottawa dominated with a 7–2 victory after conceding the opening goal to Boston’s Morgan Geekie.
Since that game, Boston has regained momentum, earning 16 points compared to Ottawa’s 14. The Montreal Canadiens currently top the division with 19 points. The Bruins are now chasing their fifth consecutive victory.
Boston opened the season with three straight wins but then dropped seven of the next eight. They have recovered during the current streak, most recently edging the New York Islanders 4–3 in a shootout on Tuesday.
Marat Khusnutdinov scored the tying goal for Boston with less than five minutes left in regulation and became the only player to find the net in the shootout.
Ottawa has been busy on the ice, losing 4–3 in overtime to Montreal after beating Calgary in a shootout earlier. Despite being limited to 17 shots on Saturday, Tim Stutzle put the Senators ahead late in the third period before Montreal equalized with under three minutes remaining.
The Bruins aim to extend their hot streak, while the Senators look to recover their early-season form and keep pace in the tight Atlantic Division race.
Author’s summary: Boston aims to sustain its winning rhythm as Ottawa fights to regain form in a competitive Atlantic Division duel.