Senators Redeem with 3-2 Win Over Stars

The Ottawa Senators redeemed themselves with a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars, following a disappointing 4-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen was pivotal, making 24 saves in his first home appearance this season, coming off a career-first shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Senators' win snapped the Stars' seven-game winning streak, during which they scored 27 goals. Josh Norris, Tim Stutzle, and Matthew Highmore scored for Ottawa, with Highmore marking his first goal since 2022. The game saw the Senators overcoming a 1-0 deficit with effective play in the second period and maintaining energy despite back-to-back games. The Stars attempted a late comeback with a goal by Evgenii Dadonov but were unable to equalize before the final whistle.