The Ottawa Senators have secured their return to the postseason following their shutout victory against the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon, coupled with the Detroit Red Wings’ loss in regulation.
Linus Ullmark Records 23 Stops in Three-Goal Victory
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The Ottawa Senators have earned their spot in the NHL postseason.
Ridly Greig contributed a short-handed goal, and Linus Ullmark successfully blocked all 23 attempts on his net, leading to Ottawa’s shutout victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon – this being the initial outcome required for the Sens’ advancement.
The team subsequently secured a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference after the Detroit Red Wings suffered a 5-3 regulation loss at home against the New Jersey Devils.
Greig put them ahead 1-0 with 6:54 left in the opening period. Jake Sanderson netted a goal in the third, and Michael Amadio cemented the win with an empty-net goal.
Brady Tkachuk, the Senators’ captain, sustained a high impact from the puck late in the second frame, made a brief return for a single shift in the third, but then remained off the ice.
The Islanders failed to convert on any of their five power-play opportunities.
New York’s record now stands at 1-1 following the dismissal of coach Patrick Roy and the subsequent appointment of Peter DeBoer. Ilya Sorokin conceded two goals from 15 shots faced.
Information contributed by Trevor Pritchard
