Senators Triumph Over Lightning in Consecutive Defeat for Tampa Bay
Mathieu Joseph and Anton Forsberg lead Ottawa to a 4-2 victory, marking Tampa Bay's second alarming loss in a row.
- Mathieu Joseph scored two goals against his former team, contributing significantly to the Ottawa Senators' victory.
- Anton Forsberg made 23 saves, showcasing a strong defensive performance for Ottawa.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning, despite having the NHL's top-ranked power-play unit, did not have a power play opportunity in the game.
- Tim Stützle of the Senators joined Martin Havlat as the only Ottawa players to have three 50-point seasons before age 23.
- The Lightning's loss to the Senators follows a 9-2 defeat to Florida, putting their position for the Eastern Conference wild cards at risk.