Overview

• The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on April 1, 2025, completing a 4-0 season sweep and outscoring the Senators 17-5 across their matchups.
• Ottawa remains in the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference but faces pressure from other teams in a tight playoff race.
• The Senators were without captain Brady Tkachuk, sidelined with an upper-body injury, though coach Travis Green is optimistic about his return soon.
• Buffalo's James Reimer made 33 saves, including critical stops in the final minutes, while Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch each recorded a goal and an assist.
• Ottawa's power play struggles continued, going 0-for-4 in the game, as the team looks to capitalize on a favorable remaining schedule with seven of eight games at home.