Ottawa Holds 2-1 Edge Despite Colorado’s Shot Pressure

Ottawa carries a 2-1 lead into the second intermission despite Colorado’s 18-17 edge in shots. Tim Stützle and Shane Pinto each have a goal and one point, with two and one shots on goal, respectively, while Artturi Lehkonen’s goal is Colorado’s power-play strike. Fabian Zetterlund and Dylan Cozens each have an assist and a +1 rating for Ottawa; Nazem Kadri and T.J. Hughes have assists for Colorado, and Drake Batherson leads all skaters with five shots. Ottawa’s 17 hits and 16 blocked shots to Colorado’s 15 hits and five blocks show the Senators’ edge in the physical battle. Scott Wedgewood has 15 saves on 17 shots (.882), while Linus Ullmark has stopped 17 of 18 (.944).