Overview
- San Jose beat Ottawa 6-2 on Thursday, recording its first regulation win of the season with goals from six different players led by Colin Graf’s goal and assist.
- Yaroslav Askarov faced a heavy workload and stopped 39 shots to steady the Sharks during the road victory.
- Ottawa placed starter Linus Ullmark on injured reserve after he suffered a lower-body injury the previous night, increasing short-term uncertainty in goal.
- Samuel Ersson started in net for the Senators, made 23 saves and remains in search of his first win with the club.
- The result follows San Jose’s recent overtime win over Montreal and gives the Sharks momentum as they head to Boston while Ottawa prepares to host the New York Rangers and navigates lineup and goalie questions.