OTTAWA, Ontario — Anton Forsberg was instrumental in securing a 3-0 victory for the Ottawa Senators over the Seattle Kraken, marking his second consecutive shutout against the same team. Forsberg made an impressive 22 saves during the match on Saturday night, showcasing his skills in goal.

The Senators took the lead early in the game with Adam Gaudette finding the net on a backhanded chip-in, following a successful challenge that overturned an initial no-goal ruling. This goal set the pace for Gaudette, who has now tallied six goals in his last five games. Brady Tkachuk, the team captain, extended the Senators’ lead in the second period with his seventh goal of the season. Tim Stutzle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final moments of the game, just over two minutes remaining.

Despite the Senators showing signs of fatigue from playing back-to-back games, the Kraken couldn’t capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities. The Senators’ defense and Forsberg’s stellar performance held the Kraken at bay. Seattle’s goaltender, Philipp Grubauer, played well with 20 saves but ultimately could not change the outcome.

Key observations from the game revealed that the Kraken, currently on a five-game road trip, have now suffered two consecutive losses and did not score on any of their four power plays. Meanwhile, the Senators had a strong collective performance across all lines, from top scorers like Tkachuk down to players like Gaudette.

A pivotal moment occurred five minutes into the third period when Forsberg made a spectacular post-to-post save on Jordan Eberle, preventing Seattle from narrowing the gap to 2-1 as the Senators began to tire. Furthermore, coach Travis Green has now successfully overturned three calls during reviews this season, adding to the team’s strategic edge.

Looking ahead, the Kraken’s next challenge awaits against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, while the Senators will face the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, both teams eager to continue their seasons with momentum.