Leevi Merilainen delivered a stellar performance for the Ottawa Senators, securing his third shutout of the season as they dominated the Minnesota Wild with a resounding 6-0 victory. The Senators showcased their offensive prowess, led by Jake Sanderson, who contributed a goal and three assists. Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson each tallied a goal and two assists, while Brady Tkachuk also scored, alongside Josh Norris and Michael Amadio. Ottawa completed a perfect four-game homestand, finishing with a 4-0-0 record.

Filip Gustavsson put in a valiant effort in goal for the Wild, making 46 saves despite his team's struggles. The Senators capitalized on power plays, converting three out of eight opportunities, while Minnesota failed to score on three chances. Notably, Ottawa's short-handed goal by Norris set the tone early in the game, with the Senators extending their lead in the second period.

The game took a crucial turn when Minnesota's Ryan Hartman received a major penalty for an attempt to injure Stutzle during a faceoff. This led to a flurry of goals in the third period, sealing the Senators' victory. However, Ottawa will be missing Nick Cousins for up to eight weeks due to knee surgery.