Bruins Wrap: Boston Extends Win Streak To Four Games

The Boston Bruins extended their win streak to four, defeating the Ottawa Senators 2-1 at TD Garden on Tuesday night.

The Bruins improved to 54-11-5 on the season, while the Senators fell to 34-32-5.

Check out the full box score here.

ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
The Bruins’ special teams were a factor in Boston winning the game. The Black and Gold held Ottawa off the board on three power-play attempts and went one-for-four on the man advantage. Linus Ullmark made eight of his 40 saves while Ottawa was on the power play and two more on Senator short-handed attempts.

While Ottawa was unable to capitalize, the Bruins were, scoring two first-period goals, one while on the two-man advantage.

STARS OF THE GAME
— Linus Ullmark, after giving up a goal in the first, earned his 35th win of the season stopping 40 shots.

— Hampus Lindholm had two assists in the first period. He has two goals and four assists in his last five games.

— Jake DeBrusk scored his 23rd goal of the season, his sixth game-winner of the season.

WAGER WATCH
David Krejci was given +320 odds that he would score a goal. With his first-period power-play goal, $100 betters earned a $420 payout.

UP NEXT
The Bruins host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. You can watch the game, plus an hour of pregame coverage, on NESN.

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