Despite the Boston Bruins securing a narrow 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators during Thursday night’s away game, head coach Jim Montgomery expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating. Montgomery highlighted the discrepancy in power plays, with the Bruins only receiving one compared to the Senators’ six. Post-game, Montgomery stated, “I don’t think we dodged a bullet; I think we took about eight bullets. They had six power plays; we had one. That is one-sided,” as reported by The Associated Press.
Despite the limited opportunities with the extra man, the formidable Bruins managed to outplay the struggling Senators in Canada’s capital. Captain Brad Marchand played a pivotal role, scoring the overtime winner and etching his name in Boston’s history. Marchand’s goal, his 396th, surpassed Ray Bourque, securing his spot as the fifth-highest goal scorer in Bruins history.
Reflecting on this achievement, Marchand, at 35, shared, “It’s special. I try not to think too much about it, but it’s special. I never thought my career would come this far, and some of the things that have gone on would have happened.” Marchand’s goal also marked his 19th overtime winner, tying him with legend Jaromir Jagr for the third spot in NHL history, trailing only Alex Ovechkin (26) and Sidney Crosby (20), both Stanley Cup champions.
Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who made 35 saves in the victory, praised Marchand for finishing off a challenging game and passing some iconic names. Despite Montgomery’s grievances with officiating, the team’s response pleased him. Looking ahead, the Bruins will return home to face the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden on Saturday.
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