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Jake Sanderson, Senators Record Key Victory over Lightning

Brady Tkachuk had four assists and Linus Ullmark made 28 saves as Ottawa pulled closer to a playoff berth.

  • On Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 at Canadian Tire Centre, moving closer to a Stanley Cup Playoff berth. Jake Sanderson scored twice while Brady Tkachuk recorded four assists.
  • Tied 1-1 entering the third period, the Senators surged ahead by scoring twice in less than two minutes. The team capitalized on aggressive offensive zone play to secure the victory.
  • Goaltender Linus Ullmark made 28 saves to anchor the win. Tim Stutzle recorded three points and set up multiple goals, while Jordan Spence, Fabian Zetterlund, and Shane Pinto also scored.
  • Following the victory, Tkachuk praised Sanderson, calling him "one of the five best defencemen in the world". The win keeps Ottawa in contention for a second consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff appearance.
  • The Senators host the Florida Panthers on Thursday in their next matchup. This upcoming game remains critical as Ottawa aims to solidify its Stanley Cup Playoff standing during this stretch.
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Jake Sanderson, Senators record key victory over Lightning

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Sanderson scores twice for Senators in 6-2 win over Lightning

Jake Sanderson scored a pair of goals and the Ottawa Senators were closer to a playoff appearance with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

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Jake Sanderson scored a double in the Senators' 6-2 win in Ottawa.

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