The Ottawa Senators defeat the New York Islanders 2-1 in a shootout in Ottawa on Thursday night. The game stays tight through regulation and is decided after a late deadlock, with Shane Pinto scoring the winning attempt.
In regulation, Ridly Greig scores for Ottawa, while Linus Ullmark stops 20 shots for the Senators as they return to winning form. New York also gets one goal and keeps the match close, with goaltending playing a key role. Multiple reports note early Ottawa success but also mention disallowed goals, and one outlet highlights that Matias Macelli scores early for the Islanders. The shootout ultimately separates the teams, with Ottawa’s goaltender recording the shootout result and Pinto delivering the decisive goal. Outlets describe the win as both a redemption effort for Ottawa after a lopsided loss earlier in the week and a hometown moment for Pinto.
