Shane Pinto scores twice as Senators beat Avalanche in overtime

Shane Pinto had two goals and an assist Thursday as the Ottawa Senators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 in overtime at Canadian Tire Centre. His second goal came 2:08 into overtime after he intercepted a pass in the Colorado zone.

Pinto and Tim Stützle gave Ottawa a 2–0 lead in the first period, but Colorado scored three straight to go ahead midway through the third. Drake Batherson tied it with 3:56 left in regulation, with Pinto earning the secondary assist.

Linus Ullmark made 26 saves in his return to the Ottawa lineup.