Devils Secure 3-1 Victory Over Senators, Markstrom Shines in Net
New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom stops 30 shots, losing shutout bid with a late Senators goal.
- Erik Haula, Nathan Bastian, and Paul Cotter each scored for the Devils, contributing to their 5-2-0 season record.
- Brady Tkachuk scored the Senators' lone goal in the final minutes, extending his point streak to five games.
- Anton Forsberg made 32 saves for Ottawa, following a challenging previous game against Los Angeles.
- The Devils' defensive strategy tightened significantly after gaining the lead in the second period, limiting Ottawa's scoring opportunities.
- With Artem Zub out due to a concussion, Senators relied heavily on Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot for ice time.