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Senators Defeat Blue Jackets 3-2 to Extend Wild-Card Lead

Ottawa now holds an eight-point advantage over Columbus in the playoff race after pivotal home victory.

Mar 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) celebrates with left wing Dimitri Voronkov (10) defenseman Zach Werenski (8) and center Sean Monahan (23) his goal scored in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) celebrates with team his goal scored in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reacts to being called for a penalty in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark (35) and left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrate their win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jake Sanderson scored the game-winning goal in the second period, securing Ottawa's ninth win in their last 12 games.
  • Linus Ullmark made 29 saves, contributing to the Senators' strong defensive performance and improving their home record to 21-10-2.
  • Drake Batherson and Ridly Greig also scored for Ottawa, with Shane Pinto tallying two assists in the victory.
  • Boone Jenner and Kirill Marchenko scored for the Blue Jackets, who have now won only three of their last 12 games.
  • Saturday's matchup was the first of three critical games between these teams over the next 11 days, which will shape their playoff fates.