Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle each had two goals and an assist to lead the way for Ottawa (5-4-1), while Leevi Merilainen made 27 saves — a redemption effort of sorts for the 23-year-old after letting in seven goals against the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 15 in his only other start this season.
Morgan Geekie scored on the first shot of the night by Boston (4-7-0) after a defensive-zone turnover by the Senators, but that was all the offence the Bruins could muster — until their final shot of the game when Viktor Arvidsson slipped one into the Ottawa net with less than 10 seconds left.
Jeremy Swayman made 17 saves in a losing effort for Boston.
Bathersonâ€s first goal of the night, scored on the power play, tied the game 1-1 at the midpoint of the first period, while Claude Giroux netted his second of the young season at 1:08 of the second period for the go-ahead goal.
Nick Cousins and Fabian Zetterlund padded the scoresheet for Ottawa with goals of their own in the third frame.
Ottawa fans did plenty of cheering as Monday night beyond their hometown squad.
Itâ€s not often a Toronto team gets hearty roars in the Nationâ€s Capital, but the Senators made an exception Monday as they played the World Series game — with full broadcast audio — during the first and second intermissions, with the majority of the fans remaining in their seats.
A playful note on social media from Ottawaâ€s official account supporting the Toronto Blue Jays was approved by senior management before posting, according to Senators vice-president of communications Ian Mendes, given the Ontario teams†longtime rivalry.
Senators: The offence is clicking for Ottawa this young season. Monday marked the first time since February of 2023 theyâ€ve scored more than six goals in back-to-back wins, after potting seven against the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
Bruins: Boston was cold on both sides of the puck Monday and remain in last place in the Atlantic Division.
Bathersonâ€s equalizer early in the first killed any semblance of momentum to start the game by Boston after the Bruins scored on their first shot of the game.
Monday marked the first time in his career Batherson has scored two or more goals in at least two games in a row.
Bruins: Host the New York Islanders (4-3-1) on Tuesday.
Senators: Visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-3-2) on Tuesday.
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