Ottawa Senators Secure Back-to-Back Wins with 3-1 Victory Over Utah
Claude Giroux ends scoring drought with game-winner as Senators overcome Utah in third-period surge.
- Claude Giroux broke a 13-game scoring drought with a decisive third-period goal and an assist, leading the Senators to a 3-1 victory over Utah.
- Brady Tkachuk and Ridly Greig also ended extended scoring slumps, contributing key goals to Ottawa's win.
- Goaltender Leevi Merilainen delivered a standout performance for Ottawa, making a season-high 33 saves to secure the win.
- Utah's Clayton Keller extended his point streak to seven games with an unconventional goal but could not prevent his team's second consecutive loss.
- The Senators, playing their second game in as many nights, have now won six consecutive back-to-back games and tied for third in the Atlantic Division with a game in hand.