Stützle leads Senators past Devils for third straight win

Tim Stützle contributed a goal and an assist as Ottawa defeated New Jersey 4–1 at Prudential Center on Monday, Oct. 12. Linus Ullmark finished with 29 saves, helping the Senators earn their third consecutive win and improve to 5-1-0 through 6 games.

Ottawa broke a scoreless tie just nine seconds into the second period. Michael Amadio set up Shane Pinto in the slot for the opening goal. Stephen Halliday doubled the lead on the power play at 8:40, taking a pass from Stützle after Brett Pesce fell and left an opening in New Jersey’s defence.

Stützle extended the advantage to 3–0 at 11:10 of the third period by redirecting Thomas Chabot’s point shot. New Jersey then had a Jesper Boqvist goal disallowed following Ottawa’s successful challenge for goaltender interference.

Arseny Gritsyuk scored at 14:59 to give the Devils a chance to rally, but Tyler Kleven sealed the result with an empty-net goal at 17:53.

Nico Daws stopped 16 shots for New Jersey, which fell to 2-3-0 through 5 games. Ottawa outscored the Devils despite being outshot 30–20.