Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Preview
Matchup: Boston Bruins (11-7, Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (8-5-4, Atlantic Division)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Date & Time: Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
Bottom Line
The Boston Bruins visit the Ottawa Senators following a strong performance from David Pastrnak, who scored two goals in Boston’s 5-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators hold an 8-5-4 overall record and are 2-2-2 against the Atlantic Division.
Ottawa has a notable 6-2-0 record in games where their opponents commit more penalties. Meanwhile, the Bruins stand at 11-7 overall and 5-3-0 within the Atlantic Division. Boston has gone 4-2-0 in games where their opponents have served more penalty minutes.
This will be the third meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Bruins winning their last matchup 3-2 in overtime.
Top Performers
- Ottawa Senators: Drake Batherson leads with six goals and 11 assists. Claude Giroux has contributed two goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
- Boston Bruins: Pavel Zacha has tallied five goals and 10 assists, while Morgan Geekie boasts eight goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
- Senators: 6-1-3 record, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.3 assists, 3.7 penalties, and nine penalty minutes per game. They allow an average of 2.7 goals against.
- Bruins: 8-2-0 record, averaging 3.7 goals, six assists, 4.7 penalties, and 10.5 penalty minutes per game. They concede an average of 3.2 goals against.
Injuries
- Senators: None listed.
- Bruins: None listed.
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