Ottawa G Linus Ullmark wins in his return to Boston as the Senators top the Bruins in OT

BOSTON (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 21 seconds into overtime, lifting Ottawa to a 3-2 victory over the Bruins on Saturday night and handing a win to Linus Ullmark in his return to Boston.

The 31-year-old Ullmark was traded by Boston to Ottawa in June. The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner went 88-26-10 in three seasons with the Bruins, but he was replaced by Jeremy Swayman for most of last season’s playoffs.

Tkachuk beat Swayman with a wrist shot from the right circle at the end of a 2-on-1 break.

Josh Norris had a power-play goal for Ottawa, and Michael Amadio’s tying score came on a wrist shot from the right circle late in the second period.

Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand scored 15-seconds apart in the second, giving Boston a 2-1 edge. Zacha beat Ullmark with a turnaround backhander and Marchand fired in a loose puck from the edge of the crease.

The Bruins played a video tribute for Ullmark, who helped them set NHL records for wins (65) and points (135) two seasons ago, midway into the opening period. He watched from near his team’s bench, and then skated toward the blue line and waved to the fans during a loud ovation.

Senators: Outshot the Bruins 34-16 to win for just second time in seven road games so far this season.

Bruins: Just can’t to seem to get on a roll so far this season. They had won three of four.

Ullmark and Swayman, also good friends, hugged at center ice, put an arm around each other and posed for a picture before pregame warmups.

Through regulation, the Bruins had more giveaways (20) than shots on goal (15).

The Senators are at Toronto on Tuesday, and the Bruins play at St. Louis the same night.

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Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) celbrates his goal with Justin Brazeau (55), Brandon Carlo (25) and Hampus Lindholm (27) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) blocks a shot as Hampus Lindholm (27) defends agasint Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson (19) and Tim Stützle (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) celebrates his goal with Brady Tkachuk (7), Tim Stützle (18), Jake Sanderson (85) and Drake Batherson (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Pavel Zacha (18) celebrates his goal on Ottawa Senators' Linus Ullmark (35) with teammate Tyler Johnson (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ottawa Senators' Michael Amadio (22) celebrates his goal with Zack MacEwen (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) blocks a shot by Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal on Ottawa Senators' Linus Ullmark (35) with teammate Justin Brazeau (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) tries to control the puck against Ottawa Senators' Artem Zub (2) and Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Grayson Allen chipped in 15 points for the Suns. Booker, Beal and Allen combined to make 13 3-pointers. Mason Plumlee finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds while starting in place of injured center Jusuf Nurkic.

John Collins led the Jazz with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Kyle Filipowski added 18 points off the bench and Lauri Markkanen chipped in 17. Jordan Clarkson finished with 16 points and a team-high eight assists.

Utah trailed by double digits much of the game but cut the deficit to 89-83 on Filipowski’s dunk with 10:18 left. Beal countered with consecutive baskets to keep the Jazz from drawing closer. Royce O’Neale and Booker followed with back-to-back 3-pointers to extend Phoenix’s lead to 110-98 with 3:58 remaining.

Suns: Explosive and efficient offense helped Phoenix squash multiple would-be rallies. The Suns were proficient in transition, scoring 16 fast-break points, and also knocked down 18 3-pointers.

Jazz: Utah flexed its muscle around the basket, outscoring the Suns 58-34 in the paint.

After the Jazz pulled within five on back-to-back baskets from Markkanen and Filipowski, an unforced defensive error ignited the Suns. Markkanen accidentally tipped the ball into the Phoenix basket while going for a rebound. It touched off a 12-0 run that put the Suns up 49-32 midway through the second quarter.

Phoenix went 9 of 17 from 3-point range in the first half while shooting 58.5% from the field overall.

The Suns visit Sacramento on Wednesday for their second game in four days against the Kings while the Jazz host Dallas on Thursday.

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Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Jazz forward John Collins goes to the basket as Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, center, Mason Plumlee (22) looks on during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) blocks the shot from Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, center, drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns' Ryan Dunn (0) and Devin Booker, right, defend during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) defends during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) defends during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)