OTTAWA, Ontario — In a thrilling overtime finish, Brady Tkachuk netted the winning goal just 1:46 into the extra period, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. This win marked the Senators’ first winning streak of three games for the current season.

Thomas Chabot contributed significantly to the game with both a goal and an assist, while teammate Drake Batherson also found the back of the net. In the absence of backup goalie Anton Forsberg, who was injured warmup, Linus Ullmark stepped up for a second consecutive night, making 25 saves.

For the Penguins, Blake Lizotte and Kris Letang each scored, but the team struggled, suffering their third loss in the last five contests. Goaltender Tristan Jarry tallied 28 saves throughout the match.

Chabot opened the scoring at 7:34 of the first period, taking advantage of a miscue by Jarry, who was momentarily out of position. This goal marked Chabot’s first in 26 games, showcasing his much-awaited return to form.

Ullmark made crucial saves, notably stopping Erik Karlsson midway through the first period and denying Sidney Crosby late in the second, preventing the Penguins from finding the scoreboard until the third period.

Lizotte equalized the game with his seventh goal of the season at 2:40 into the third period. Shortly after, Chabot’s attempt was redirected off Batheerson’s skate, giving Ottawa a lead once again. However, Letang answered with a well-placed shot through traffic at 7:18 left on the clock, tying the game at two.

**Key Insights**: The Senators showed resilience by dominating significant parts of the game, creating numerous scoring opportunities despite the fatigue of a back-to-back. In contrast, the Penguins were slow to initiate their performance but rallied in the third period, putting forth a more robust challenge.

**Defining Moment**: A pivotal moment occurred at 9:58 into the first period when Ullmark executed a remarkable save with his stick, thwarting what looked like a guaranteed goal from Karlsson.

**Notable Statistic**: The Senators have scored first in six straight games and achieved an impressive 5-0-1 record during that stretch, demonstrating their strong start in recent matchups.

Looking ahead, the Penguins will host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, while the Senators are set to embark on a nine-game road trip, starting with a visit to Seattle.