Senators Defeat Kraken 7-4 After 4-Goal Spree

Ottawa scores four unanswered goals to pull away from Seattle in NHL matchup.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Ottawa Senators defeated the Seattle Kraken 7-4 on Saturday night, led by a four-goal spree in the first and second periods. Shane Pinto had a goal and two assists for the Senators, who are four points behind Boston for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Seattle has now lost two in a row and four of its past six games, though it still holds the second wild card in the West.

Why it matters

This game was an important matchup between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in their respective conferences. The Senators' strong offensive performance and ability to pull away from the Kraken could have implications for the final wild-card spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

The details

Ottawa scored four unanswered goals in the first and second periods to take control of the game. Tyler Kleven, Dylan Cozens, Michael Amadio, and Shane Pinto found the back of the net for the Senators. Seattle cut the deficit to 4-2 late in the second period, but Ottawa responded with three more goals in the third from Warren Foegele, Tim Stutzle, and Brady Tkachuk to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Ottawa scored four unanswered goals in the first and second periods.

The players

Shane Pinto

An Ottawa Senators forward who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Linus Ulmark

The Ottawa Senators goaltender who made 17 saves to help his team improve to 3-1 on a five-game road trip.

Matty Beniers

A Seattle Kraken forward who scored a late goal for his team.

Joey Daccord

The Seattle Kraken goaltender who made 29 saves in the loss.

Jaden Schwartz

A Seattle Kraken forward who left the game late in the first period after taking a skate to the face and did not return.

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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)

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the Ottawa Senators, who were able to pull away from the Seattle Kraken with a four-goal spree. The result could have implications for the final wild-card spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences as the NHL season winds down.