The Ottawa Senators delivered a commanding performance against the St. Louis Blues, winning 8-1 despite a 30-minute power outage delay at Canadian Tire Centre. Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk, and Adam Gaudette each scored two goals, while Josh Norris opened the scoring just 1:04 into the game. The Senators capitalized on power plays, with Tkachuk netting back-to-back goals early in the second period, leading to the replacement of Blues goalie Joel Hofer. Linus Ullmark recorded 26 saves for Ottawa, while Dylan Holloway scored the lone goal for St. Louis. This match marked the Senators' second game scoring eight goals in just 15 days, highlighting their potent offense. The Blues have now allowed 13 goals in their last two games, struggling defensively after a recent loss to the Montreal Canadiens.