The Ottawa Senators continue to demonstrate their resilience, winning their second consecutive game with a 3-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Claude Giroux, breaking a 14-game drought, scored the pivotal goal in the third period, while Brady Tkachuk added an insurance marker, also breaking his own 11-game scoring slump. The Senators, now at 26-20-4, have solidified their position in the league following this performance, especially as Leevi Merilainen stood tall in net, stopping 33 shots.

On the other hand, Utah concluded their three-game road trip with a disappointing 1-2-0 record. Their power play woes continued, failing to capitalize on three opportunities while surrendering a short-handed goal to Ridly Greig, who put Ottawa ahead 1-0 in the second period. The Senators’ power play struggles persist, now at 1-for-14 in their last five games, raising questions about their effectiveness moving forward.