OTTAWA, ON — Tim Stutzle scored in the shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Leevi Merilainen, who made 23 saves in regulation and overtime, turned away all three Bruins skaters in the tiebreaker.
Josh Norris had two goals for Ottawa, and Stutzle had a goal and an assist in regulation. Nick Jensen and Adam Gaudette also scored.
Boston had won two in a row since a six-game slide. David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists for the Bruins, and Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha each had a goal and an assist.
Ottawa scored twice in the final 3:13 to force overtime. Norris got his 17th goal of the season with 12 seconds remaining, tying it at 5.
Boston had opened a 5-3 lead on Vinni Lettieri’s first goal of the season 11:23 into the third period.
Jeremy Swayman made 39 saves for the Bruins.
Mark Kastelic returned to Boston’s lineup after missing the last four games with a concussion. It was Kastelic’s first game in Ottawa since he was traded from the Senators to the Bruins in June.
Thomas Chabot returned to Ottawa’s lineup with a full visor, one game after taking a puck to the face.
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Boston Bruins Defenceman Nikita Zadorov (91) passes the puck during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Boston Bruins Center John Beecher (19) before a face-off during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Ottawa Senators Center Tim Stutzle (18) keeps eyes on the play shadowed by Boston Bruins Defenceman Mason Lohrei (6)during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Ottawa Senators Center Tim Stutzle (18) celebrates his goal during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Ottawa Senators Center Matthew Highmore (15) tips a shot in front of Boston Bruins Goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Boston Bruins Right Wing David Pastrnak (88) before a face-off during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Ottawa Senators Center Shane Pinto (12) skates during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Boston Bruins Center Morgan Geekie (39) scores on Ottawa Senators Goalie Leevi Merilainen (1) during second period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) skates during second period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 18: Boston Bruins Goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) looks to make a save on Ottawa Senators Defenceman Artem Zub (2) during third period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on January 18, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
