Overview
- The Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Monday night, with Tim Stutzle scoring two goals and adding an assist to lead the attack.
- Linus Ullmark started in goal for Ottawa but did not return for the third period after being slow to get up following a second-period collision, and Samuel Ersson made eight saves to finish the game.
- Boston started Jeremy Swayman in goal and saw rookie Frederic Brunet and center Matt Poitras make their season debuts, with Poitras centering the fourth line between Tanner Jeannot and Mark Kastelic.
- The Bruins failed to score on four power-play chances in the game and remain 0-for-6 on the power play this season while their penalty kill is 4-for-7, a short sample that the team still views as a priority to fix.
- Roster availability is shaping Boston’s short term plans because Charlie McAvoy is serving a six-game suspension and forward Mikey Eyssimont was placed on waivers with the intent to assign him to Providence, while Ullmark’s exit will be tracked closely given his history as a former Bruin acquired by Ottawa in 2024.