Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk Continues Hot Streak With First-Period Goal

BOSTON — Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk has continued to stay hot despite a lengthy absence.

DeBrusk, who missed more than a month due to a lower-body injury suffered in the Winter Classic, scored a first-period goal against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Monday afternoon. DeBrusk contributed two points in his return Saturday when the Bruins routed the New York Islanders.

The 26-year-old now has three points in the last four periods and four goals in his last three games played.

DeBrusk’s goal at 15:09 came on a second-effort as he potted the rebound on his initial shot. Brad Marchand won a battle on the boards as he and Charlie McAvoy were credited with the assists.

Ottawa tied the game some four minutes later to send both teams into the dressing room with a 1-1 tie at the end of the period.