Linus Ullmark’s Undefeated Start Helps Senators Top Devils 4-1

The Ottawa Senators kept their early-season momentum rolling Monday night, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-1. The win continued a breakout stretch for Ottawa, which improved to 5-1, and it further sharpened the storyline around Linus Ullmark’s undefeated start.

Ullmark’s form has been central to the Senators’ start. With Ottawa now positioned among the league’s quicker risers, his unblemished run in goal has given the team a reliable foundation, especially in the kind of game where a disciplined start can dictate the tone. For the Senators, the result also reflected consistency beyond goaltending, with timely scoring helping them put New Jersey at arm’s length.

Tim Stützle’s production and overall impact have been part of the “hot start” theme in Ottawa’s early games. As the Senators build chemistry and confidence, that kind of offensive lift matters because it reduces the margin for error. When a team can score in more than one way, it becomes harder for opponents to neutralize one tactical element.

New Jersey, meanwhile, was unable to match Ottawa’s pace in the matchup. A 4-1 final score suggests the game tilted in Ottawa’s favor over the full 60 minutes, and it underscores a key theme for early-season teams: even a single stretch of missed opportunities can widen the gap before adjustments catch up.

From a standings and identity perspective, Ottawa’s 5-1 record is not merely about one night. It is about establishing an expectation of winning quickly, particularly in games that can serve as early benchmarks. With the season still young, the Senators’ ability to convert momentum into results sets up a practical question for the weeks ahead: can they sustain this level of performance once opponents tighten their game plans?

For the Devils, the loss is a reminder that the start matters just as much as the finish. New Jersey will look to rebound by tightening areas that allowed Ottawa’s scoring to come in clusters, while also creating more sustained offensive pressure to avoid falling behind early. How both teams respond will influence the next meeting between their styles.

What to watch next for Ottawa is whether Ullmark’s undefeated run remains intact as the schedule grows more demanding and opponents gather more game footage. For New Jersey, the focus will likely be on regaining traction immediately after the road setback, with attention on defensive structure and shot quality as they aim to erase the impact of Monday’s 4-1 loss.