Senators Defeat Devils 2-1, Extend Point Streak to Six Games
Artem Zub's third-period goal secured Ottawa's win over New Jersey, as the Devils' struggles continue with their fourth consecutive loss.
- Artem Zub scored the game-winning goal early in the third period, giving the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
- Zack Ostapchuk netted his first NHL goal for Ottawa, while Tomas Tatar scored New Jersey's lone goal, ending a personal 20-game scoring drought.
- Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg made 25 saves, including 16 in the first period, to secure his first win since late November.
- The Devils have now lost four straight games and are 2-6-3 over their last 11, while Ottawa has earned points in six consecutive games (5-0-1).
- This was the second of three matchups this season between the teams; the Devils won the first meeting in October, and the final game is scheduled for March.