Ultimately, it was the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National League’s worst teams this season, that put an end to the Ottawa Senators’ success.
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On Monday night, the “Hawks” won 5-0 at the United Center and the “Sens” saw their winning streak come to an end after five games.
The team, which finished bottom in the Western Conference standings prior to this game, was powered by forward Anders Björk.
The 26-year-old, who was acquired by the Buffalo Sabers last week for future consideration, had three assists. It was his first points of 2022-2023, he played a third game this season and a second in his new formation’s shirt.
Philipp Kurashev, Seth Jones (twice), Jason Dickinson and Lukas Reichel scored for the Blackhawks. In front of his goal, goaltender Alex Stalock saved 35 pucks to sign his second shutout of the season and his 11th of his career.
At the other end of the rink, Mads Sogaard received 21 shots. Before the game, the Senators urgently recalled Quebec goaltender Kevin Mandolese from the American League. Cam Talbot was unable to play due to a lower body injury. He was injured in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets last Saturday.
The “Sens” will try to get back on winning ways Thursday night as part of a visit to Seattle to confront the Kraken. For their part, the Blackhawks have an appointment with the Red Wings in Detroit on Wednesday.