In a tightly contested match on Sunday, the Ottawa Senators emerged victorious over the New Jersey Devils with a score of 2-1, thanks to goals from Artem Zub and Zack Ostapchuk, and a strong performance from goaltender Anton Forsberg, who made 25 saves.

Zub netted the decisive goal in the third period, marking his second goal of the season, breaking a 1-1 deadlock.

Earlier, Ostapchuk scored his first-ever NHL goal, giving Ottawa a short-lived 1-0 lead in the second period. His accomplishment was supported by assists from his linemates Michael Amadio and Matthew Highmore.

For the Devils, Tomas Tatar managed to find the back of the net, but the team has now faced four consecutive losses and holds a record of 2-6-3 in their last eleven games.

Tatar’s goal came just 1:18 after Ostapchuk’s, leveling the score with help from teammates Curtis Lazar and Luke Hughes, marking his fourth goal of the season. In the crease for New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom recorded 18 saves.

Key takeaways from the game include noteworthy contributions from the Devils’ fourth line, which featured Tatar, Lazar, and Nathan Bastian. The trio combined for a total of seven shots on goal in addition to Tatar’s score.

On the other hand, Senators’ top scorer Brady Tkachuk struggled to make an impact, managing only a single shot on goal throughout his 18:23 of playtime.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when, despite being heavily outshot 16-2 in the first period, Forsberg’s stellar performance ensured that the score remained tied.

Statistically, the Senators have proven to be resilient, boasting an impressive record of 5-0-1 in their last six matches.

Looking ahead, the Senators will face the New York Rangers on Tuesday as part of their ongoing three-game road trip, while the Devils are set to host the Boston Bruins on Wednesday.