In a decisive victory, Linus Ullmark's 30 saves propelled the Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 shutout against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Senators scored twice in the first period—Adam Gaudette and Nikolas Matinpalo providing the early spark. Matinpalo's first career NHL goal was particularly notable, coming just a couple of minutes after Gaudette's opener, forcing the Blue Jackets to switch goalies. With three consecutive wins, Ottawa edges closer to clinching a playoff berth, requiring just one more win from their last five games.

While David Perron and Shane Pinto added to the scoring, it was the Senators' solid defensive play that stood out, maintaining a remarkable 153-minute shutout streak. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets, now suffering their third consecutive loss, struggled to find their rhythm, falling further behind in the playoff race. Ottawa's strong start, dominating with the first eight shots on goal, set the tone for the match.