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Senators Edge Islanders in Shootout Behind Shane Pinto’s Overtime Goal
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Game Summary
The Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in a shootout, with forward Shane Pinto scoring the decisive goal in overtime. The win moved Ottawa to a 6-2-0 record, while the Islanders fell to 3-3-1, according to globalnews.
Key Plays and Penalties
Ridley Greig tied the game late in the second period on a 2-on-1 break, after Warren Foegele delivered a cross-ice pass. In overtime, Adam Pelech of the Islanders received a hooking penalty with 3:08 remaining, and later Dylan Cozens was penalized for tripping while attempting to break in on Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark. Bo Horvat recorded the Islanders’ only power-play shot.
Player Impact and Injuries
Ottawa’s goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 20 shots, while New York’s starter Semyon Varlamov made 18 saves, per globalnews. Defenseman Artem Zub made his season debut, assisting on Greig’s goal. The Senators were without defenseman William Eklund, who underwent ankle-tendon surgery and is projected to miss 10-12 weeks.
Statistical Highlights
- The Islanders outshot Ottawa 8-3 in the third period but could not score against Ullmark.
- Ullmark has now won his first six starts of the season, according to globalnews.
- The shootout featured six total attempts, with Pinto’s goal the only successful attempt.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the victory, Ottawa will travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, while the Islanders head to Toronto for a matchup against the Maple Leafs the same night.