Senators beat the Islanders 2-1

The Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday, October 15, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.

The Islanders led 1-0 after the first period, it was tied 1-1 after the second period, and it was tied 1-1 after regulation. The Senators won it in a shootout.

With 19:48 left in the first period, Matias Maccelli scored on a wrist shot. New York Islanders led 1-0. With 15:43 left in the second period, Ridly Greig scored on a snap shot, assisted by Warren Foegele and Artem Zub. That tied it 1-1.

Matias Maccelli led the Islanders with 1 goal. Ridly Greig led the Senators with 1 goal. Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 21 shots for the Senators.

Ottawa Senators were favored by 1.5 goals. Senators did not cover. The total was 5.5, and the game stayed under.

The Senators are 6-2. In their last 4 games they beat the New York Islanders 2-1 at home on October 15, lost to the St. Louis Blues 2-7 at home on October 13, beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in New Jersey on October 12, and beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 at home on October 10.

The Islanders are 3-4. In their last 4 games they lost to the Ottawa Senators 1-2 in Ottawa on October 15, beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at home on October 13, lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-5 at home on October 10, and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 at home on October 8.

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