Thrilling Overtime Victory Sees Senators Outlast Kings

In a high-scoring showdown, Josh Norris emerged as the star of the night, netting two crucial goals including the overtime decider as the Ottawa Senators bested the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday evening. Zack MacEwen also shone bright for the Senators, contributing a pair of goals, with valuable contributions from Jake Sanderson, Drake Batherson, Thomas Chabot, and Claude Giroux.

Goalkeeper Switch Sparks Senators

Anton Forsberg initially manned the net for the Senators but was pulled after letting in three goals from nine shots. This prompted the introduction of Mads Sogaard, who had been called up on emergency basis on Monday morning. Despite conceding four goals from 17 shots, Sogaard’s presence seemed to reignite the Senators.

Prolific Scoring from Kings’ Duo

Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere led the offensive charge for the Kings, scoring two goals apiece. Additional goals came courtesy of Trevor Lewis, Adrian Kempe, and Tanner Jeannot, while goalkeeper Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves in a losing effort.

Tense Finale in Monday’s Showdown

With the score deadlocked at 6-6 in the third period, Norris took centre stage, driving the Senators into the lead. However, this advantage was short-lived as Jeannot equalized with just over five minutes left on the clock. The Kings, though, couldn’t maintain their unbeaten run against the Senators in regulation time, which had stood since January 10, 2019.

Notable Performances and Key Moments

The Senators notched another unique record, marking the eighth time in franchise history they both scored and conceded six goals in the same game, with three of these instances involving the Kings. Nepean, Ontario native Brandt Clarke starred for the Kings with three assists, making his first NHL appearance in his hometown a memorable one.

The game’s turning point came when the Senators, trailing 3-1 and seemingly out of steam, were revived by MacEwen’s first goal midway through the second period.

Power-Play Goals Shatter Kings’ Perfect Penalty Kill Record

The Kings, who entered the game with a flawless penalty kill record, had their streak broken as they conceded three power-play goals on Monday.

Looking Ahead

The Senators will return to their home ice on Thursday night, hosting the New Jersey Devils. Meanwhile, the Kings will continue their seven-game road trip, heading to Toronto on Wednesday night to clash with the Maple Leafs.