Thu Jan 23 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Senators Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Bruins

**Boston, MA** – The Ottawa Senators (24-19-4) aim to continue their recent success when they face the struggling Boston Bruins (23-20-6) at TD Garden on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

The Senators, currently leading the season series 2-0, enter the matchup after a 5-0 shutout loss to the New York Rangers. Despite the defeat, Ottawa has won five of their last seven games, holding opponents to two goals or fewer in six of those contests. Rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen, who has started six of the Senators’ last seven games due to an injury to Linus Ullmark, will likely be in net. Merilainen boasts a 4-2 record, 2.17 GAA, and .920 save percentage in his recent starts.

Boston, on the other hand, is coming off a 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, their second defeat in three games. The Bruins were outshot significantly and allowed four goals in the second period alone. The starting goaltender for Boston is uncertain, with Jeremy Swayman potentially sidelined after being pulled from Wednesday’s game due to a minor injury. Backup Joonas Korpisalo is a likely candidate to start. The Bruins have lost eight of their last eleven games.

The Senators’ strong defensive play and recent road success against a Bruins team struggling with consistency make Ottawa a strong contender. Betting analysts see value in the moneyline for the Senators. Furthermore, the under is favored, given the recent defensive performances of both teams.

**Betting Odds (as of 1:53 p.m. ET):** (Specific odds omitted as they are constantly changing and were not central to the article’s summary)

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