Ullmark Shines with 30 Saves as Senators Blank Kraken 3-0 for Fourth Straight Win

Angelo Apuli
Angelo Apuli
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Dec 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux (28) and Seattle Kraken forward Mitchell Stephens (67) battle for the puck during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Linus Ullmark recorded 30 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to their fourth consecutive victory with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Shane Pinto broke the deadlock 8:02 into the second period, and Noah Gregor added a goal shortly afterward to secure Ottawa’s lead. Tim Stutzle sealed the win at 4:18 of the third period with his 11th goal of the season, ending a scoring drought dating back to Nov. 30.

Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots for the Kraken, who were shut out for the fifth time this season.

Takeaways

Senators: Ottawa’s offense continued its impressive run, scoring three or more goals in each game during their current four-game winning streak. This surge has propelled the team to a 16-13-2 record, climbing back above .500.

Kraken: Seattle’s struggles at home persist, with losses in five of their last six games at Climate Pledge Arena since Nov. 27.

Key Moment

Stutzle’s goal early in the third period put the game out of reach for the Kraken, extending the Senators’ lead to three and securing the win. A two-goal deficit might have left room for a comeback, but the three-goal margin proved insurmountable.

Key Stat

Ullmark secured his third shutout of the season and has allowed more than one goal in just one of his last six starts, cementing his status as a cornerstone of Ottawa’s recent success.

Up Next

The Kraken begin a four-game road trip on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Senators head to Calgary the same day to face the Flames.