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The Boston Bruins are coming off a win that stopped a six-game losing streak and are now trying to get a new winning streak started on Monday, Oct. 27 when they visit the Ottawa Senators.

The Bruins are winning because they have executed their most critical responsibility: defending. They have closed rapidly in the defensive zone. They have assembled layers in front of their goalies.

In a season that has already seen the Bruins relinquish late leads and cough up back-breaking tallies, Monday’s no-show stood as the toughest pill to swallow.