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Match Report

Erik Karlsson scores late as Sens blank Sabres to win opener

Erik Karlsson scored with 1:35 remaining in the third period and Craig Anderson stopped 35 shots in leading the Ottawa Senators to a season-opening 1-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 vs Colorado Avalanche W 4-3 NHL
11/10/26 vs Washington Capitals L 2-3 NHL
11/7/26 vs Utah Mammoth W 4-2 NHL
11/4/26 @ Buffalo Sabres W 2-1 NHL
11/1/26 @ Anaheim Ducks L 3-6 NHL
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Team Stats

OTT BUF
8
Blocked Shots
17
14
Hits
21
4
Takeaways
6
46
Shots
35
0
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
37
Faceoffs Won
34
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
3
Giveaways
7
4
Total Penalties
3
8
Penalty Minutes
6

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Injuries

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators

  • Nick Cousins Out
  • Andre Burakovsky Injured Reserve
  • Warren Foegele Injured Reserve
  • William Eklund Injured Reserve

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