Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins on Oct 05, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 4, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tim Stützle | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:56 | 0.39 | 2.38 |
| 2nd | Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.23 | 1.41 |
| 3rd | Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.26 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:39 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Michael Amadio | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:22 | OTT | Tim Stützle | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:06 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 05:19 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Shane Pinto, Nick Cousins | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 03:30 | BOS | James Hagens | — | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 2.25 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 32 | 34 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:56 | 0.39 | 2.38 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.23 | 1.41 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.26 | 1.28 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.01 | 1.14 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:38 | 0.34 | 0.96 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.20 | 0.89 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.55 | 0.84 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.01 | 0.53 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.03 | 0.47 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:13 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Hayden Hodgson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:35 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.05 | -0.00 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.06 | -0.22 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hagens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.29 | 1.03 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.05 | 0.42 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.14 | -0.07 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.46 | -0.15 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.18 | -0.16 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.10 | -0.17 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.04 | -0.22 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:58 | 0.47 | -0.37 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.02 | -0.39 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.03 | -0.51 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:32 | 0.40 | -0.52 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.02 | -0.76 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 10 | 10 | 100.0% | 1.47 | W |
| Samuel Ersson | Ottawa Senators | 8 | 9 | 88.9% | -0.22 | |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.73 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 05, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 2.25 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.27 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.38 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 10 of 10, worth 1.47 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 2.38, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.25 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.27, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 24 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 19. High-danger chances went 21 to 9.