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Senators 2*, Islanders 1 (*SO): Isles grab loser point in sloppy road game

The New York Islanders secured a hard-fought point on the road against the Ottawa Senators in a chaotic overtime shootout victory, 2–1, at the Canadian Tire Centre. Matias Maccelli scored the Islanders’ lone goal in regulation, capitalizing on a defensive breakdown late in the first period to give New York a 1–0 lead.

The Senators’ offense struggled to find consistency, with multiple potential goals disallowed—including a Warren Foegele shot that initially appeared to beat Semyon Varlamov but was overturned after review. The Islanders’ penalty kill proved decisive, stalling the Senators in overtime to force the shootout, where they ultimately prevailed.

Meanwhile, Cal Ritchie faced a challenging night, seeing limited ice time and finishing on the fourth line after a poor performance, while goaltender Varlamov made 19 saves to keep the Islanders in the game. The win marks a positive step for New York’s defense, particularly with Varlamov’s strong play, though questions remain about the team’s offensive depth beyond Maccelli’s contributions.

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