The Boston Bruins are gearing up to extend their winning streak against the Ottawa Senators. This match is set to take place on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.
Key Team Insights
The Bruins are currently enjoying a strong season. Their record stands at 11 wins, 7 losses, and 0 overtime losses. This places them firmly in playoff contention as they look to build on their recent success.
- Boston’s Recent Performance:
- Last 10 games: 8 wins, 2 losses
- Vs. spread: 8 wins, 2 losses
- Over/under: 7 wins, 3 losses
- Ottawa’s Recent Performance:
- Season record: 8 wins, 5 losses, 4 overtime losses
- Last 10 games: 6 wins, 1 loss, 3 overtime losses
Notable Players and Milestones
In a recent game against Toronto, David Pastrnak achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 400th career goal. This feat places him among the elite in Bruins history.
“Pasta is obviously a special player. Scoring 400 goals in this league is amazing,” commented coach Marco Sturm. “We’re all really happy for him reaching that milestone.”
Facts and Statistics
| Team | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | Power Play | Penalty Kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 61 | 59 | 25.0% | 81.2% |
| Ottawa Senators | 57 | 61 | 23.2% | 67.3% |
Injury Updates and Game Preview
The Bruins have a couple of players stepping up this season, including Hampus Lindholm and Alex Steeves, who both scored their first goals recently. Meanwhile, Ottawa might be missing key defenseman Thomas Chabot, who left the previous game due to an upper-body injury.
This matchup is anticipated to be crucial for both teams, with the Bruins looking to leverage their strong season against a resilient Senators lineup that is currently on a six-game point streak. The game will be broadcasted on NESN and can be heard on WKLB-FM 102.5.
