NHL Highlights | Senators vs. Bruins – April 16, 2024

The Boston Bruins‘ regular season came to a disappointing end tonight, falling to the Ottawa Senators in a thrilling 4-3 shootout at TD Garden. Despite a valiant comeback effort in the third period, the Bruins couldn’t overcome a slow start and a dominant showing by Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg.

NHL Highlights Senators vs Bruins. April 16, 2024

Senators Take Early Lead:

The Senators controlled the pace early, peppering Bruins netminder Jaroslav Halak with shots. Ottawa capitalized on their offensive pressure midway through the first period with a goal from Brady Tkachuk. The Bruins struggled to generate consistent offense throughout the first two frames, with Forsberg making a series of impressive saves to keep the deficit at one.

Bruins Mount Third-Period Comeback:

The tide began to turn in the Bruins’ favor early in the third period. A quick strike from Charlie Coyle, followed by a power-play goal from Patrice Bergeron just 49 seconds later, tied the game at 2-2. The momentum shifted dramatically, with the Bruins peppering Forsberg with shots but failing to find the go-ahead goal.

Late Drama and Shootout:

With just over two minutes remaining in regulation, the Senators regained the lead on a goal from Artem Zub. The Bruins pulled Halak for an extra attacker in the final minute, but Ottawa held strong to force overtime. The extra frame failed to produce a winner, leading to a shootout.

Shootout Heartbreak:

The shootout went back-and-forth, with both teams converting on their first two attempts. However, Forsberg denied Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak in the following rounds, while Drake Batherson scored the deciding goal for the Senators.

Looking Ahead:

Despite the loss, the Bruins finished the regular season with a strong record and secured a playoff berth. However, they will need to address their slow starts and improve their offensive efficiency if they want to make a deep run in the postseason.

Noteworthy Performances:

• Anton Forsberg: 40 saves for the Senators (including a stellar performance in the shootout)
• Patrice Bergeron: 2 goals (including the power-play goal)
• Charlie Coyle: 1 goal