Senators Defeat Wild 3-1 to Snap Losing Streak

Josh Norris' late power-play goal and Leevi Merilainen's strong goaltending secure Ottawa's victory in Minnesota.

The Ottawa Senators ended a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild, improving to 7-2-0 in their last nine games.
Josh Norris scored the game-winning goal on a power play with just over seven minutes remaining in the third period, while Claude Giroux added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
Senators' fourth-string goaltender Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves in his fifth NHL game, securing his second career victory and helping Ottawa win in Minnesota for the first time since 2016.
The Minnesota Wild struggled offensively, extending their power-play drought to 0-for-13 over the last five games and suffering their fifth loss in seven matches.
Minnesota played without star forward Kirill Kaprizov due to a lower-body injury but welcomed back Joel Eriksson Ek, who returned after an 11-game absence.