What Happened
Tim Stutzle recorded two goals and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night in Boston. Stutzle scored on the power play at 7:39 of the first period and added a 2-on-1 goal shortly after Ottawa killed off a Boston power play. Michael Amadio had a goal and an assist, and Drake Batherson also scored. Linus Ullmark started for Ottawa and stopped all 10 shots he faced before leaving the crease, with Samuel Ersson making eight saves in the third period.
Key Details
- Stutzle's multi-point game moved him into sole possession of sixth place in Ottawa history with 413 points.
- Ullmark was not on the ice at the start of the third period and was on the bench five minutes in.
- Ottawa's goalies combined to stop 18 of 19 shots.
- Boston rookie James Hagan scored in the third period to end Ottawa's shutout bid.
- Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves for the Bruins, who were outshot 24-19.
- Boston went 0-for-4 on the power play and has lost two straight after opening with two wins.
What It Means
The result extends Ottawa's undefeated start to the season, while Boston has now dropped two straight following a 2-0-0 opening. Stutzle's three-point night also carries historical weight for the franchise, moving him alone into sixth on Ottawa's all-time points list at 413. Ullmark's early exit from the crease after two periods is worth monitoring given he faced 10 shots and did not return for the third.