Bruins struggle at home with power play in loss to Senators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Boston Bruins faced the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on October 5 but lost their second consecutive game. Despite having four power play opportunities, the Bruins failed to capitalize and were outshot 24-19. Samuel Ersson managed to hold off the Bruins even after the Senators lost goalie Linus Ullmark in the third period. James Hagens scored a late goal to prevent a shutout. The Bruins are seeking improvements in their power play strategy moving forward.
- •Bruins lost to Senators 4-1 at TD Garden on October 5.
- •Boston failed to score on four power play opportunities.
- •James Hagens scored to avoid a shutout in the third period.
- •Samuel Ersson replaced Ullmark in goal for the Senators.
- •Bruins need to address power play strategy after two consecutive losses.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins vs. Senators Takeaways: 3 Things to Know From Home Loss
"The Bruins have lost two straight after the Senators scored four goals at the TD Garden. Here are three takeaways from Boston's loss.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NHL•Oct 6, 2026, 4:22 AMNikita Zadorov Shares Honest Take on Bruins’ Loss to Senators: ‘We Just Need to Get Back to Our Identity’
NHL•Oct 6, 2026, 4:15 AMStützle Scores Twice as Senators Beat Bruins 4-1, But Now Face Another Key Injury Concern
NHL•Oct 6, 2026, 3:46 AMSenators goalie Linus Ullmark leaves game at the Bruins after two periods
NHL•Oct 6, 2026, 3:07 AMJake Oettinger posts a shutout as the Stars beat the Sharks 5-0
NHL•Oct 6, 2026, 2:56 AMBruins Fall Flat in First 2 Periods, Lose to Senators at Home
NHL•Oct 6, 2026, 2:13 AMLightning roll past the winless Flyers 4-1 as Vasilevskiy ties Andy Moog on career wins list
