SALT LAKE CITY — In an impressive display, Anton Forsberg turned aside 31 shots, leading the Ottawa Senators to a commanding 4-0 victory against the Utah Hockey Club in their first road win of the season on Tuesday evening.

Drake Batherson found the net for the third time in just two games, contributing significantly to the Senators’ success. The team saw scoring contributions from Claude Giroux, Ridly Greig, and Brady Tkachuk during a first period that showcased Ottawa’s offensive prowess. This win marked the Senators’ first road shutout since 2021, while it also served as Utah’s inaugural loss at home this season.

In goal for Utah, Connor Ingram recorded five saves in the first period before being replaced by Karel Vejmelka, who managed to stop 14 shots for the remainder of the game.

Batherson and Giroux each netted their goals less than a minute and a half apart, quickly giving Ottawa a 2-0 advantage. Both players received assists from Nick Jensen. Greig later scored an unassisted goal during a power play, and Tkachuk capped off the scoring by deftly maneuvering the puck around Ingram to secure the four-goal lead.

### Key Observations

For the Senators, a combination of staunch defense and a highly effective offensive strategy allowed them to exploit the vulnerabilities in Utah’s defense, which struggled throughout the match.

On the flip side, Utah faced a significant challenge in converting their scoring opportunities. Despite outshooting Ottawa 31-22 and maintaining a relentless offensive attack, they failed to find the back of the net.

### Pivotal Moment

The crucial turning point of the game occurred after Ottawa managed only one shot on goal in the first 11 minutes. Batherson and Giroux then each found the net, turning the momentum in favor of the Senators and granting them control of the game.

### Notable Statistics

Utah had previously been proficient on the penalty kill, successfully defending against eight consecutive power play opportunities in their last two games. However, they allowed Greig’s power play goal. On the other hand, Ottawa’s special teams managed to convert one out of their two chances during the game, bringing their season total to 9 for 22 on the power play.

### Looking Ahead

The Senators will continue their three-game road trip with a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday evening, while Utah will return to action against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.