Krejci returns, Bruins beat Senators 2-1

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 21: Dennis Seidenberg #44 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his game winning goal late in the third period, during an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators, at Scotiabank Place, on March 21, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Somehow the Bruins came away with two points in this game even though they didn't deserve it because the Senators outplayed them for most if not all of the game. Late in the third period, a Dennis Seidenberg slap shot from the offensive zone blue line, found its way into the back of the net behind goalie Robin Lehner, and that would be the game winner. The Bruins caught a huge break and got the win. Hopefully they can play much better in their next game.

Quick game summary
In the first period, no scoring happened.

In the second period, Senators Kaspars Daugavins scored, making it 1-0 Senators. Later, Bruins Daniel Paille scored his 6th goal of the season, tying the game 1-1.

In the third period, Bruins Dennis Seidenberg scored his 1st goal of the season, making it 2-1 Bruins.

Game notes
Anton Khudobin played in net for the Bruins and made 27 saves on 28 shots. Khudobin is now 6-2-0 with a 2.14 GAA and a .925 save percentage this season.

The Bruins led the game in shots 29-28, faceoff wins 34-27 and blocked shots 17-15. The Senators led the game in hits 34-33. The Bruins went 0-for-2 on the power-play while the Senators didn't have a power-play.

Shawn Thornton led the Bruins with 5 shots. Milan Lucic led the Bruins with 6 hits. Johnny Boychuk led the Bruins with 4 blocked shots.

Player notes
David Krejci returned to the lineup and Rich Peverley was a healthy scratch, as Ryan Spooner was in the lineup again.

Onto the next one
The Bruins are now 20-6-3 with 43 points. The next game for the Bruins is on Saturday at the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00pm ET.