Tim Stutzle powers Ottawa Senators past Boston Bruins
Stutzle’s Two‑Goal Night Propels Senators to 4‑1 Victory over Bruins
Ottawa – In a high‑scoring showdown at TD Garden, the Ottawa Senators outpaced the Boston Bruins 4‑1 on Monday night, thanks in large part to 18‑year‑old rookie Tim Stutzle, who not only tallied two goals and an assist but also vaulted the franchise to sixth place in all‑time points.
The Senators’ offense was relentless. Stutzle struck first on a 7‑minute‑39‑second power‑play possession, then, moments after Ottawa had killed a penalty, added a second short‑handed tally on a 2‑on‑1 opportunity. Drake Batherson followed with a quick back‑hander 66 seconds into the second period, and Michael Amadio finished the scoring run, netting a goal on a feed from Shane Pinto after a turnover. The final tally saw the Senators take a 4‑0 lead before the Bruins answered late with a lone goal from rookie James Hagan.
“Stutzle’s performance was electric,” said Senators head coach, who highlighted the rookie’s impact. “He’s getting the most points in franchise history, and that kind of production is rare for a player his age.”
The goaltending duo was equally impressive. Linus Ullmark, Ottawa’s starting netminder, stopped all 10 of his shots in the first two periods before being pulled five minutes into the third. He was replaced by Samuel Ersson, who fended off eight more shots to keep the Bruins from tying the game. Between them, the Senators saved 18 of 19 shots.
Boston, meanwhile, was outshot 24‑to‑19 and failed to capitalize on four power‑play opportunities. Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins’ rookie goalie, made 20 saves, but the team struggled to generate offense after a shaky opening weekend that saw them drop two straight games following an opening‑season double‑victory.
The Senators’ momentum was evident early on. After Ullmark was knocked down by a hard hit from Boston’s JJ Peterka at 4:25 of the second period, he was slow to get back on his feet. The Bruins’ frustration was palpable, and the Senators took advantage, moving into a 4‑0 lead before the game’s midway point. Mid‑game, Bruins coach Marco Sturm called a timeout at the 14:41 mark in an attempt to regroup, but the Senators continued to dominate.
The 18‑year‑old Stutzle has been a key factor in Ottawa’s offense this season. With the latest game, he now has 413 points, putting him alone in sixth place in franchise history. His ability to score in crucial moments—particularly on special‑teams situations—has earned him praise from teammates and opponents alike.
Looking ahead, the Senators will travel to Detroit on Tuesday night for their next matchup, while the Bruins prepare to host Utah on Thursday. The win will give Ottawa a boost as they seek to build on a strong start to the season, and the Bruins will need to regroup as they aim to break their early‑season slump.
— MNE News Now
