In a tightly contested matchup, the Ottawa Senators edged out the New Jersey Devils 2-1, thanks to goals from Artem Zub and Zack Ostapchuk. Zub's decisive third-period goal marked his second of the season, sealing the victory for Ottawa. Ostapchuk, meanwhile, celebrated his first NHL goal, giving the Senators an early 1-0 lead. The Devils managed to level the score with Tomas Tatar's goal, but could not secure another equalizer.

Ottawa's goaltender Anton Forsberg made 25 saves, showcasing strong defensive play, especially in the first period where New Jersey outshot them 16-2. This win extended the Senators' remarkable run to 5-0-1 over their last six games, while the Devils faced their fourth consecutive defeat, falling to a disappointing 2-6-3 in their last eleven outings.