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According to interim coach Joe Sacco, the physical forward is out with an illness. Frederic’s absence leaves the Bruins without one of their most physical players. He has seven goals and seven assists in 47 games. The Bruins are now missing, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Cole Koepke and Frederic.
After receiving a pass entering the offensive zone from Bruins forward Morgan Geekie, Pastrnak beat Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen top shelf with a perfectly placed snapshot. This goal tied the game up at 2-2.
For now, no help is coming for the Bruins, who have lost six straight heading into Saturday's matchup with the Cup champion Panthers.