Senators defeat Lightning 2-1, end losing streak

In a tightly contested match, the Ottawa Senators edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1, halting the Lightning's four-game winning streak. Goaltender Linus Ullmark was pivotal, making 32 saves, especially in the final minutes as Tampa Bay sought to equalize. The Senators took an early lead with Shane Pinto scoring in the first period, followed by Jake Sanderson extending the lead with a power-play goal in the second. Brandon Hagel scored for Tampa Bay, but despite several chances, they couldn't find the equalizer. The Senators are now in a strong position for the playoffs, holding a 98% chance of making it for the first time since 2017. Both teams will be back in action over the weekend, with Ottawa facing Florida and Tampa traveling to Buffalo.