Takeaways from the Bruins 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators

Boston Bruins center Curtis Lazar (20) and defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) congratulate right wing David Pastrnak on his goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Ottawa, Ontario. The Associated Press The Boston Bruins needed overtime to grind out a win over the lowly Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

David Pastrnak needed to produce following one of the worst outings of the season Thursday night in Long Island. Amid another somewhat shaky performance, Pastrnak dug deep to help his team out of an offensive rut.

Pastrnak and the Bruins didn’t make things easy on themselves. The Sens responded each time the Bruins lit the lamp with Tim Stutzle and…