OTTAWA, ON – Linus Ullmark’s official debut with the Senators was a success, with the goaltender making 30 saves in a 3-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
With the Senators holding a 2-1 lead in the third, Ullmark was solid making saves on Anton Lundell, Mackie Samoskevich and Carter Verhaeghe.
Ottawa took a two-goal lead in the first with Tim Stutzle’s power-play goal and a great solo effort from Shane Pinto to beat Sergei Bobrovsky, who made 29 saves, with a laser over the shoulder.
Gustav Forsling scored the lone goal for the Panthers (1-1-0).
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Florida Panthers Defenceman Nate Schmidt (88) skates with the puck during first period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Ottawa Senators Center Nick Cousins (21) battles Florida Panthers Defenceman Niko Mikkola (77) during first period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Florida Panthers Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) battles to make a save with Ottawa Senators Right Wing Adam Gaudette (81) and Florida Panthers Defenceman Dmitry Kulikov (7) crashing into this crease during first period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Ottawa Senators Goalie Linus Ullmark (35) keeps eyes on the play during second period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jake Sanderson (85) keeps eyes on the play during second period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Ottawa Senators Left Wing Brady Tkachuk (7) skates with the puck during second period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Florida Panthers Defenceman Aaron Ekblad (5) keeps eyes on the play during second period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Ottawa Senators Left Wing David Perron (57) skates during third period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Florida Panthers Center Aleksander Barkov (16) is helped off the ice by teammates Left Wing Evan Rodrigues (17) and Defenceman Uvis Balinskis (26) during third period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 10: Florida Panthers Right Wing Sam Reinhart (13) watches a replay after a whistle during third period National Hockey League action between the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators on October 10, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
