Tim Stützle recorded two goals and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 victory against the Boston Bruins on Monday at TD Garden.
Stützle opened the scoring for Ottawa at 7:39 of the first period, netting a shorthanded snap shot off a pass from Michael Amadio. Less than two minutes later, Stützle struck again at 9:22, beating Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman with an unassisted snap shot at even strength to establish a 2-0 cushion.
The Senators continued to build their advantage in the second period. Drake Batherson tallied his first goal of the season at 1:06 on a backhand shot assisted by Stützle. Amadio extended the margin to 4-0 at 5:19 of the frame with a snap shot set up by Shane Pinto and Nick Cousins. Boston broke through at 3:30 of the third period when James Hagens converted an unassisted snap shot.
Ottawa used two goaltenders in the contest. Linus Ullmark earned the win after stopping all 10 shots he faced through two periods, and Samuel Ersson stopped eight of nine shots in relief. Swayman made 20 saves on 24 shots for Boston. Neither team converted with the man advantage, as Ottawa finished 0-for-4 on the power play and Boston went 0-for-4.
The victory improved Ottawa to 2-0-0 on the season and extended the team's winning streak to two games. Boston fell to 2-2-0 and is winless in its last two contests.
Boston visits the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, October 20. Ottawa next plays on Wednesday, October 21, when the Senators host the Florida Panthers.
