Senators Defeated Devils 4-1 in Newark
The Ottawa Senators secured a victory against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Hockey
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The Ottawa Senators defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on October 12, 2026. The win brings the Senators to five victories in their first six games of the season.
Why it matters
The result highlights the contrasting early season trajectories for both franchises as the Senators continue a strong start while the Devils struggle to find consistency.
Linus Ullmark recorded 29 saves on 30 shots for Ottawa, while New Jersey goaltender Nico Daws tallied 16 saves during the contest. Shane Pinto opened the second period with a goal just 9 seconds into play.
The players
Tim Stützle
A forward for the Ottawa Senators who recorded one goal and one assist in the contest.
Linus Ullmark
The starting goaltender for the Ottawa Senators who successfully stopped 29 of 30 shots against him.
Shane Pinto
An Ottawa Senators player who scored a goal nine seconds into the second period of the game.
Nico Daws
The goaltender for the New Jersey Devils who registered 16 saves during the game.
Nikolas Matinpalo
An Ottawa Senators defenseman who exited the matchup due to an upper-body injury.
The details
Shane Pinto and Stephen Halliday provided crucial goals for Ottawa, with Halliday scoring on a power play midway through the second period. Arseny Gritsyuk accounted for the lone goal for the Devils, while Ottawa defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo left the matchup with an upper-body injury.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The Ottawa Senators defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1.
October 13, 2026: The Senators host the St. Louis Blues while the Devils travel to face the Detroit Red Wings.
Season Trajectory
This result reinforces Ottawa early position as a competitive force, having now won five of their first six games. Conversely, the loss puts additional pressure on the New Jersey Devils as they attempt to improve upon their current 2-3-0 record.
With this win, the Senators continue to build on a high-percentage start that positions them well in the early playoff race. The injury to Nikolas Matinpalo may force a roster rotation for the team upcoming game against St. Louis.
The takeaway
The Ottawa Senators demonstrated efficient scoring and solid goaltending to secure their fifth win in six games. Fans should monitor roster updates regarding the status of injured defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo ahead of Tuesday games.
Further reading
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