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Senators Snap Losing Streak with 5-2 Victory over Penguins, Tkachuk Scores Twice

Goalie Joonas Korpisalo's 40 saves and teammates' 23 blocked shots clinch the game despite injuries to key defensemen.

  • Ottawa Senators ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, largely due to Brady Tkachuk's two goals and goalie Joonas Korpisalo's exceptional 40 saves.
  • Despite the absence of three key defensemen due to injuries, the Senators managed to keep Pittsburgh in check, with teammates contributing by blocking 23 shots.
  • The Senators' secondary scorers Ridly Greig, Dominik Kubalik, and Drake Batherson also found the net, contributing to the well-rounded victory.
  • Pittsburgh's goalie, Tristan Jarry, was pulled out after giving up three goals on nine shots, with backup Magnus Hellberg making his debut.
  • The defeat continues a tough stretch for the Penguins, who have now lost four of their five most recent games.
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