Nick Cousins delivered the decisive blow with 2:18 remaining in the third period, breaking a 2-2 deadlock with a crucial deflection that secured a 4-2 victory for the Ottawa Senators over the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night. The win improved Ottawa’s record to 11-6-1, while Shane Pinto added an insurance empty-net goal with just 16 seconds left on the clock to close out the game. The Senators’ late surge proved decisive against a resilient Utah squad that had kept the contest tight through two periods.
Nick Cousins’ late deflection and Shane Pinto’s empty-netter seal Ottawa’s road victory.
Ottawa’s offensive depth was on full display, with Fabian Zetterlund and Michael Amadio also finding the back of the net. The team’s momentum peaked at 6:29 of the third period when Amadio scored into the open net following a slick give-and-go with Claude Giroux, giving the Senators a 2-1 lead before Cousins’ game-tying and eventual go-ahead strike. Goalie Samuel Ersson anchored the defense, stopping 30 shots to claim his third win of the season, while Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton provided the scoring for Utah, which fell to 10-7-1.
For the Mammoth, the loss concluded a grueling five-game road trip that ended with a 2-2-1 record. Karel Vejmelka made 17 saves but could not prevent the defeat as Ottawa capitalized on late-game opportunities. The Senators’ ability to execute in the final minutes highlights their growing consistency, while Utah will look to bounce back at home after a mixed stretch on the road.
Source: Yahoo Sports
