In the division duel in the NHL, the Boston Bruins celebrate a 2-0 away win at the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Frederic (1st) and Lazar (14th) score for the Bruins. Goalie Jeremy Swayman can look forward to a shutout with 28 saves.
The favorite Bruins – in the absence of top star Brad Marchand, who was suspended due to a punch – got off to a flying start: after just 45 seconds, Trent Frederic gave the visitors the lead from close range. The pass is from Charlie Coyle. Boston also sets the tone in the episode and gets more shots. The next goal comes in the 14th minute: after a counterattack, Anton Blidh fails at Senators goalie Matt Murray, but Curtis Lazar uses the rebound. Murray partially saves his team from a bigger defeat.
Senators again without scoring
Ottawa then tries hard and creates opportunities in the middle third. However, the Canadians did not get more than a shot into the crossbar. In the final third, the Senators are even lucky again after a goal by Anton Blidh was denied after studying the video. The Bruins still manage to win over time. Goalie Jeremy Swayman saves all 28 shots on goal.
It’s the second game in a row (after the 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins) for Ottawa that they haven’t scored a goal of their own. The team is only sixth in the Atlantic Division and has little chance of making the playoffs. The situation is very different for the Boston Bruins, who are fourth in the division and are fighting for a place in the post-season.
Columbus wins in Montreal
In the second early game on Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. Patrick Laine got the crowd cheering with a powerplay goal eight seconds from time.