The Boston Bruins' season is going from bad to worse after a blowout loss to the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Monday night. The defeat marked their third straight loss, leaving them in last place in the Atlantic Division.
Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 17 saves for the Bruins, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide against the Senators' potent offense. Senators' forwards Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle each scored two goals and had an assist, while Claude Giroux, Nick Cousins, and Fabian Zetterlund also found the back of the net.
The Bruins struggled to find their footing in the game, with Morgan Geekie scoring on Boston's first shot of the night after a defensive-zone turnover by the Senators. The only other goal the Bruins managed was a late equalizer from Viktor Arvidsson with less than 10 seconds remaining.
The loss served as a reminder that the Bruins are still far from finding their footing this season. With two more losses on the horizon, it's clear that they need to make some significant changes if they want to climb out of last place in the Atlantic Division.
In contrast, the Senators' win marked their third straight victory, and they're starting to find their footing as a team. The Ottawa faithful were particularly enthusiastic about the game, with many fans staying in their seats during intermissions to watch a World Series broadcast between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. It's clear that the Senators have a loyal fan base behind them, and with games like this, they're starting to look like a team on the rise.
The Bruins will need to regroup and refocus if they want to turn their season around. With a matchup against the New York Islanders coming up next, the pressure is on for Boston to get back on track.
Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 17 saves for the Bruins, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide against the Senators' potent offense. Senators' forwards Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle each scored two goals and had an assist, while Claude Giroux, Nick Cousins, and Fabian Zetterlund also found the back of the net.
The Bruins struggled to find their footing in the game, with Morgan Geekie scoring on Boston's first shot of the night after a defensive-zone turnover by the Senators. The only other goal the Bruins managed was a late equalizer from Viktor Arvidsson with less than 10 seconds remaining.
The loss served as a reminder that the Bruins are still far from finding their footing this season. With two more losses on the horizon, it's clear that they need to make some significant changes if they want to climb out of last place in the Atlantic Division.
In contrast, the Senators' win marked their third straight victory, and they're starting to find their footing as a team. The Ottawa faithful were particularly enthusiastic about the game, with many fans staying in their seats during intermissions to watch a World Series broadcast between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. It's clear that the Senators have a loyal fan base behind them, and with games like this, they're starting to look like a team on the rise.
The Bruins will need to regroup and refocus if they want to turn their season around. With a matchup against the New York Islanders coming up next, the pressure is on for Boston to get back on track.