Stützle, Pinto and Halliday power Senators to 4-1 win over Devils as Ullmark weathers late scare

The Ottawa Senators continued their strong start with a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night, getting enough offense to offset a late injury-related setback. Tim Stützle recorded a goal and an assist, while Shane Pinto and Stephen Halliday also scored as Ottawa kept New Jersey from ever fully turning the game into a comeback scenario.

Linus Ullmark stood at the center of the Senators’ control. He stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced, surrendering only one goal after a long stretch of resistance that limited the Devils to largely unproductive stretches until the final minutes.

According to the report, Arseny Gritsyuk finally beat Ullmark with five minutes remaining, a strike that narrowed the deficit but did not change the outcome. The timing mattered, because Ottawa had already put the game out of reach with its earlier lead and the defensive structure that followed.

Offensively, the Senators got the kind of middle-ice production that tends to stabilize games when opponents are hunting momentum. Stützle not only finished a scoring chance, but also contributed an assist, a two-point night that supported Ottawa’s ability to move the puck and create sustained pressure.

Pinto and Halliday provided additional scoring depth, adding to the lead and preventing New Jersey from keying solely on stopping one creator or one line. With the Devils unable to manufacture an early surge, Ottawa was able to manage shot volume more effectively and keep most possessions from turning into high-danger looks.

The win also carried an added challenge for the Senators, who were described as dealing with another injury blow during the game. The specifics of who was affected were not detailed in the account, but the implication was clear: Ottawa had to keep its performance intact while absorbing a disruption.

What to watch next is whether Ottawa’s early-season pace can hold steady if the lineup continues to shuffle. If Ullmark’s form continues and the Senators’ supporting scorers keep finding the net, the team can protect leads even through inevitable game-to-game roster changes, a theme that has already defined this stretch.