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Giroux, Stutzle Score as Senators Top Penguins 4-1
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, extending their point streak to five games and reaching a 13-6-2 record at the NHL quarter-mark.
Pittsburgh forward Tommy Novak opened the scoring in the first period, but the Penguins struggled with defensive breakdowns that allowed the Senators to take control. The visitors found their scoring touch in the second period to erase the early deficit.
Claude Giroux scored the winning goal by flipping a shot over Pittsburgh goaltender Sergei Murashov, while Michael Amadio tied the game earlier. Tim Stutzle and Thomas Chabot added late goals as goaltender Linus Ullmark made 16 saves to earn his 200th NHL victory.
Rugged winger Hayden Hodgson sustained a lower-body injury and did not return after the second period. Already without four forwards, the Senators must decide whether to recall another player before their trip to the Manitoba capital.
The Senators will visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, while the Penguins, having lost six of their last eight games, prepare to host the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.