The Ottawa Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 in an NHL game at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The match was tied until the third period, where Ottawa scored five goals to secure the win. Jake Sanderson scored two goals for Ottawa, while Brady Tkachuk had four assists and Tim Stützle contributed one goal and two assists.
Fabian Zetterlund scored a goal early in the third period. For Tampa Bay, Nick Paul and Corey Perry scored goals. Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark saved 28 shots.
it was not acceptable despite having secured a playoff spot
Ottawa has won three of its last four games and reportedly holds the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference with 92 points, ahead of several teams including the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance. Both teams have four games remaining in the season.
Ottawa's next game is against the Florida Panthers at home, while Tampa Bay will face the Montreal Canadiens away, with both matches scheduled for April 10 at 01:00.