Ottawa Senators Settle for a Point in 3-2 OT Loss to Dallas Stars
The Ottawa Senators once again found themselves in an overtime battle on Tuesday night, ultimately falling 3-2 to the Dallas Stars at the Canadian Tire Centre. Despite starting strong, the team struggled to finish chances, continuing a familiar pattern this season.
Key Moments of the Game
- The Senators forced overtime for the fifth time in their last six games.
- Roope Hintz sealed the win for Dallas with a goal at 2:02 of overtime after a brief review for goalie interference.
- Ottawa showed early energy but could not sustain pressure long enough to close the game in regulation.
Coach’s Perspective
“We’re not sitting here surprised we played well. It was a hard-fought hockey game,” said coach Travis Green.
“When you play good teams, I thought we had some chances to put the game away, and we gave them new life.”
Game Context
The loss keeps Ottawa looking for consistency as the season progresses. Despite competitive efforts, the inability to finish strong in tight matchups continues to cost valuable points.
Author’s Summary
The Senators fought hard but again fell short in overtime, highlighting their ongoing struggle to turn strong starts into complete wins.