Senators Shut Out Ducks Behind Ullmark's 23 Saves

Chabot scores short-handed, Pinto has 2 assists for Ottawa

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:54pm

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Linus Ullmark made 23 saves for the Ottawa Senators in a 2-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday. Thomas Chabot scored a short-handed goal, and Shane Pinto had two assists for the Senators, who are 6-1-2 in their past nine games.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Senators in the playoff hunt, as they continue their strong play down the stretch. For the Ducks, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a postseason berth.

The details

Michael Amadio gave Ottawa a 1-0 lead in the second period, and Chabot made it 2-0 with a short-handed goal later in the frame. Ville Husso made 27 saves for the Ducks, who were limited to just 12 shots through the first two periods.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Amadio's goal came at 3:54 of the second period.
  • Chabot's short-handed goal was scored at 9:21 of the second period.

The players

Linus Ullmark

The Ottawa Senators goaltender who made 23 saves for the shutout win.

Thomas Chabot

The Ottawa Senators defenseman who scored a short-handed goal in the second period.

Shane Pinto

The Ottawa Senators forward who had two assists in the game.

Ville Husso

The Anaheim Ducks goaltender who made 27 saves in the loss.

Tim Stutzle

The Ottawa Senators forward who had a goal disallowed due to goalie interference.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Senators will conclude their three-game homestand against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Senators' strong defensive play and goaltending, which has been a key factor in their recent surge up the standings. The loss is a setback for the Ducks, who will look to bounce back in their final road game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.