OTTAWA, Ontario – In a dominating performance, the Ottawa Senators triumphed over the St. Louis Blues with a decisive score of 8-1 on Tuesday night.

The match faced a delay of 30 minutes initially due to a power outage at the Canadian Tire Centre; however, once the game resumed, the Senators’ offense exhibited impressive vigor.

Josh Norris ignited the scoring just one minute into the match, quickly followed by Noah Gregor netting another goal three minutes later. Tim Stützle, who had been struggling through a six-game period without scoring, found the back of the net, propelling the Senators to an explosive start.

Goaltender Linus Ullmark stood strong in the net, making 26 saves and securing his second win of the season. The Senators managed to pull Blues’ starting goalie Joel Hofer from the game after he surrendered five goals on just 21 shots, including two consecutive power-play goals from Brady Tkachuk in the second period.

Jordan Binnington came in as relief but couldn’t prevent the onslaught, allowing three more goals during his time on the ice. The Blues finally managed to score, with Dylan Holloway converting a power-play opportunity at 9:04 of the third period, but it was too little, too late.

This match marked the second occasion in 15 days that the Senators achieved an eight-goal game, following a thrilling 8-7 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings on October 14.

**Takeaways**:

For the Blues, this game was a continuation of their struggles, having conceded 13 goals in their past two games, which followed a 5-2 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Conversely, the Senators showcased an explosive offense, with Stützle contributing significantly, recording four points and achieving a career-high five consecutive games with at least one assist.

**Key Moment**:

Norris scored his fourth goal of the season with a slick backhand shot just 1:04 into the game, assisted by Claude Giroux, who extended his point streak to seven games.

**Key Stat**:

Zack Ostapchuk earned his first point in the NHL by assisting on Gregor’s opening goal in the first period, marking an important milestone in his eighth career NHL game.

**Upcoming Games**:

The Blues are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, while the Senators will take their talents to New York, squaring off against the Rangers on Friday.