In a thrilling matchup, the Ottawa Senators edged out the Detroit Red Wings with a 4-3 victory, bolstered by strong performances from Thomas Chabot and Tim Stutzle, who each scored in the first period. Linus Ullmark's 31 saves were pivotal as the Senators maintained their spot in the Eastern Conference wildcard race, now winning eight of their last eleven games. Despite a late surge from the Red Wings, including goals from Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko, they could not overcome a three-goal deficit following Michael Amadio's breakaway goal in the third.

The Senators now sit six points clear of the Montreal Canadiens, who are vying for the second wildcard spot. Ottawa’s power play efficiency was a highlight, as was their ability to capitalize on Detroit's struggles, which went 1 for 6 on the power play. With both teams facing crucial matchups ahead, the Senators will host Columbus, while the Red Wings will take on the formidable Boston Bruins on Saturday night.

Brady Tkachuk ignited the Ottawa Senators' victory over the Philadelphia Flyers with a goal just 24 seconds into the game, marking his 27th of the season and the 400th point of his NHL career. The Senators extended their winning streak to four games, with Michael Amadio scoring the decisive goal in the second period. Ottawa displayed an aggressive offensive strategy, netting five goals, while the Flyers struggled in their fifth consecutive home loss. Tkachuk's milestone and Cozens' four-game point streak highlight the Senators' surge toward playoff contention.

Brady Tkachuk shone brightly for the Ottawa Senators, scoring two goals, including the game-winner just 33 seconds into overtime, leading to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers. With this win, Ottawa seized the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference while the Rangers linger just outside the playoff picture. The Senators rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period, showcasing remarkable resilience. Ridley Greig and Michael Amadio both contributed crucial goals to tie the game, with Amadio's tying tally coming with less than three minutes left in regulation.

Artemi Panarin of the Rangers had previously extended his goal streak to four games with a well-placed shot that put New York ahead 3-1. Despite the loss, Igor Shesterkin made 33 saves, demonstrating his capabilities as a key player for the Rangers. The Senators struggled on power plays, failing to capitalize on five opportunities, indicating a potential area for improvement as they move forward in their playoff push.

Brandon Hagel notched the decisive goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their recent 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking his second consecutive game with a go-ahead score. The Lightning swept their two-game series against Ottawa, moving into a tie for third in the Atlantic Division. Joining Hagel on the scoresheet were Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, Mitchell Chaffee, and Erik Cernak, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves. Michael Amadio scored the lone goal for the Senators, who saw Anton Forsberg turn away 26 shots.

The game saw Guentzel open the scoring with a power play goal, leading to a tie when Amadio redirected a shot from Thomas Chabot. However, Hagel's breakaway goal restored the Lightning's lead before Point and Cernak sealed the win with their contributions. Despite a missed power play opportunity that could have shifted momentum, the Lightning held off a 2-on-1 rush against Vasilevskiy, showcasing their defensive strength. The Lightning have an impressive record of 7-1-1 at home in their last nine games and will look to build on this as they head towards their next challenges against Detroit.

Brandon Hagel's decisive goal early in the third period propelled the Tampa Bay Lightning to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators, ending their five-game win streak. The Lightning's offensive efforts were complemented by goals from Luke Glendening, Nikita Kucherov, and Ryan McDonagh, alongside Andrei Vasilevskiy's 25 saves. Ottawa's Michael Amadio, Claude Giroux, and Drake Batherson contributed goals but fell short.

The matchup saw a see-saw battle, with Ottawa initially leading after Amadio's power-play goal. However, Tampa Bay quickly responded, tying the game and pushing ahead. Despite Ottawa’s resilience, highlighted by Thomas Chabot's two assists and a strong performance from Linus Ullmark in goal, they couldn't maintain their early advantage.