CALGARY, Alberta — In an exciting tilt on Thursday night, Brady Tkachuk netted the game-winner just 55 seconds into overtime, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. This win marked the Senators’ fifth consecutive victory, showcasing their strong performance on the road as they start a challenging stretch of nine straight away games.

The action began after a missed opportunity for the Flames during a two-on-one rush. Ottawa’s goalie Linus Ullmark swiftly transitioned the loose puck to Tim Stutzle, igniting a counter-attack for the Senators. Despite Dan Vladar’s efforts to stop Stutzle’s initial shot, Tkachuk was there to capitalize on the rebound and score the decisive goal.

Alongside Tkachuk, Nick Cousins found the back of the net, while Ridly Greig marked a significant achievement with his first goal in 20 games, which was a short-handed effort. The Senators demonstrated resilience and strategy throughout the match against Calgary.

On the Flames’ side, Blake Coleman and Jonathan Huberdeau were the two scorers, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Ullmark stood tall in net for Ottawa, recording 29 saves to maintain his personal winning streak at seven games. Meanwhile, Vladar saved 26 shots for the Flames, showing improvement from previous games.

One notable moment in the game occurred when Tkachuk was forced to leave the ice for medical attention after being struck in the face by an unintended high stick from Flames captain Mikael Backlund during the second period.

For Calgary, Vladar’s performance was commendable, especially after he had a tough outing against the Tampa Bay Lightning just days prior. He successfully thwarted Tkachuk on a breakaway early in the second period, showcasing his skills.

A pivotal moment came in the third period when Greig’s breakaway goal at 6:24 enabled the Senators to take their first lead. However, Huberdeau quickly leveled the score again, tying it at 2 on a power play just 52 seconds later.

In terms of statistics, the Flames’ power play maintained its efficiency, going 1 for 2 on the night, and has scored 12 times in their last 36 opportunities during the past 15 games.

Looking ahead, the Senators will continue their road trip as they face the Vancouver Canucks, while the Flames prepare to take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.