Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green heavily relied on goaltender Linus Ullmark over two games in two days, yielding a shutout and a victory. The team earned four points from four possible, now three points from a playoff spot.
The Ottawa Senators played two crucial matches in quick succession amid their playoff pursuit. On Saturday, at home against the Anaheim Ducks, Ullmark recorded a shutout, stopping all 23 shots faced to secure the win on home ice at the Canadian Tire Centre. The following day, hosting the San José Sharks, he made 19 saves in a 7-4 victory for Ottawa. These results provided vital points, positioning the Senators three points behind a playoff position. Swedish forward Fabian Zetterlund, playing for Ottawa, ended a 13-game goal drought by tying the score at 3-3 against San José and added an assist on Tyler Klevens' go-ahead 4-3 goal.
