The Ottawa Senators faced a disheartening 4-0 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, marking their fourth consecutive loss, leaving their record at 19-18-3. Defenceman Thomas Chabot expressed the team's collective disappointment, emphasizing that their performance was underwhelming and acknowledging the boos from the home crowd.

Returning to home ice after a long absence, the Senators aimed to impress their fans but faltered instead. Forward Josh Norris highlighted the team's aspiration to deliver a strong performance, which ultimately fell short. The Senators have been outscored 15-4 during this losing streak, raising concerns about their scoring capabilities. Coach Travis Green pointed out that without offensive production, victories would remain elusive.