The Ottawa Senators secured a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders in a shootout on Tuesday, extending their winning streak against the Islanders. The game took place at the Islanders’ home arena before an announced attendance of 14,534, below the venue’s capacity of 19,153.

The Islanders struck first late in the first period when forward Maccelli scored at 19:48, giving New York an early 1-0 lead. Ottawa responded in the second period with Greig netting a goal at 15:43, assisted by Foegele and Zub, leveling the score. Neither team managed to score during the third period or the five-minute overtime, setting the stage for the shootout.

In the decisive shootout, Ottawa was successful on its third attempt when Pinto scored the game-winning goal. Islanders shooters Schenn, Horvat, and Holmstrom all failed to convert their attempts, while Ottawa’s Batherson and Stuetzle missed before Pinto’s decisive goal.

Both teams had limited power-play opportunities and were unable to score on the man advantage. The Islanders went 0-for-3 on power plays, while the Senators were 0-for-4.

Goaltenders delivered strong performances, with Ottawa’s Ullmark making 20 saves on 21 shots and earning the win. New York’s Varlamov faced 19 shots, making 18 saves but falling short in the shootout.

The game featured several penalties for both teams, including high sticking and hooking calls, but none proved decisive in altering the final outcome. The match lasted just under three hours, concluding after two periods of regulation, an overtime period, and the shootout.

This outcome adds to the Senators’ positive momentum against the Islanders, highlighting the closely contested nature of Eastern Conference matchups early in the NHL season.