Leevi Merilainen propelled the Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders, securing his second shutout in just three games. With 24 saves, Merilainen was instrumental in halting the Islanders' three-game winning streak while the Senators celebrated their own third consecutive win.

The game's scoring began with Adam Gaudette redirecting a Tyler Kleven shot past Islanders' goalie Marcus Hogberg early in the first period. Artem Zub capped the game with his first goal of the season, sealing the win with a shot into an empty net in the final moments.

In a notable absence for the Islanders, Ilya Sorokin was available but did not play due to illness, with Semyon Varlamov still on injured reserve. The loss marks a challenging start to a seven-game homestand for New York.