Senators beat Bruins 1-0, take 3-1 lead in series

Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (9) shoots as Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask tries to make a save on a goal during the third period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (The Associated Press)

Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan, left, is congratulated by Derick Brassard after his goal during the third period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (The Associated Press)

Boston Bruins left wing David Pastrnak juggles a beach ball which landed on the ice during the second period against the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (The Associated Press)

Bobby Ryan scored early in the third period, Craig Anderson stopped 22 shots and the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 on Wednesday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

It was Anderson's fourth career playoff shutout.

Tuukka Rask made 26 saves for Boston, which had a goal disallowed in the second when Ottawa coach Guy Boucher challenged and the replay showed Noel Acciari was offsides.

The Bruins, who were winless in four games against the Senators in the regular season, will try to force the series back to Boston with a victory in Ottawa in Game 5 on Friday night.