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Ottawa Senators Secure Key Win Over Lightning to Bolster Playoff Push

Linus Ullmark's 31-save performance and timely goals from Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson lift Ottawa past Tampa Bay in a tightly contested matchup.

Tampa Bay Lightning centre Brayden Point (21) is stopped by Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Overview

  • The Ottawa Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on April 3, 2025, snapping Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak.
  • Goaltender Linus Ullmark delivered a standout performance with 31 saves, including a critical stop on Jake Guentzel late in the second period.
  • Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson provided Ottawa's goals, with Sanderson scoring his second in as many games on a power play.
  • Brady Tkachuk missed his second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury, leaving Ottawa to rely on depth contributions.
  • Tampa Bay struggled to capitalize on multiple power-play opportunities, with Brandon Hagel scoring their lone goal off a rebound.