Ottawa Senators Defeat Calgary Flames 4-3

The Ottawa Senators snapped their five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Brady Tkachuk's power-play goal early in the third period proved to be the game-winner for Ottawa.

The Senators got off to a slow start, allowing Jonathan Huberdeau to open the scoring for the Flames in the first period. However, Ottawa responded quickly, with Adam Gaudette tying the game just eight seconds after a power play expired. Drake Batherson and Cole Reinhardt then added goals to give the Senators a 3-1 lead.

The Flames battled back, with Yegor Sharangovich scoring to bring them within one. However, Tkachuk's goal early in the third period restored Ottawa's two-goal lead. Nazem Kadri scored a late goal for Calgary, but it wasn't enough as the Senators held on for the win.

Anton Forsberg was solid in net for Ottawa, making 24 saves. Calgary's Dustin Wolf stopped 25 of 29 shots.

The Senators will look to build on their win when they take on the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. The Flames will also be in action on Wednesday, facing the Detroit Red Wings.

Key Takeaways

The Senators snapped their five-game losing streak with a win over the Flames.

Brady Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal for Ottawa.

Anton Forsberg was solid in net for the Senators, making 24 saves.

The Flames lost their second straight game.

The Senators will face the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.

The Flames will face the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.