Senators 2, Islanders 1 in shootout on October 15, 2026

Recap

On October 15, 2026, the Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in a shootout at Canadian Tire Centre. Shane Pinto scored the only shootout goal, and Linus Ullmark stopped Simon Holmstrom to secure the victory.

Ridly Greig supplied Ottawa's regulation goal in the second period. Ullmark made 20 saves through regulation and overtime as the Senators improved to 6-2-0. Semyon Varlamov stopped 18 shots for the Islanders, who moved to 3-3-1.

Matias Maccelli gave New York the lead with an unassisted goal just 11.2 seconds before the first intermission. He stole the puck from Pinto before sending his shot past Ullmark.

Ottawa had already seen 2 potential goals overturned during the opening period. Warren Foegele's attempt did not fully cross the goal line. Stephen Halliday's apparent goal was overturned following an offside challenge.

Greig equalized with 4:17 remaining in the second period. Neither club scored again before Pinto settled the contest in the shootout.

Scoring

Ottawa Senators won 2–1 at Canadian Tire Centre.

Who scored

• Matias Maccelli Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: none
• Ridly Greig Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Warren Foegele (2), Artem Zub (1)
• Shane Pinto Goal Snap Shot

Goalies

• Semyon Varlamov stopped 19 of 20 for New York Islanders.
• Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 21 for Ottawa Senators.

Shane Pinto Goal Snap Shot That made the score 0–1 in the SO, and Ottawa Senators stayed ahead.