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- calendar_today November 8, 2026
Nick Cousins' Late Goal Secures Senators Win
Nick Cousins scored a crucial goal with 2:18 remaining in the third period to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night in Ottawa. The game marked the Senators' first home appearance following a five-game road trip.
Game-Winning Play: Cousins Redirects Chabot's Shot
After missing a couple of opportunities earlier in the game, Nick Cousins found redemption by redirecting a shot from Thomas Chabot to net his second goal of the season. The tally broke a 2-2 deadlock and lifted the Senators (now 11-6-1) into the lead.
Final Moments and Additional Scores
With just 16 seconds left on the clock, Shane Pinto scored an empty-net goal to seal the win for Ottawa. Other Senators scorers included Fabian Zetterlund and Michael Amadio.
Goalie Performances Anchor Both Sides
Senators goalie Samuel Ersson was pivotal in the win, making 30 saves for his third victory of the season. On the opposing side, Karel Vejmelka, goaltender for the Mammoth, stopped 17 shots in the loss.
Mammoth Complete Road Trip, Senators Return Home
The Utah Mammoth (10-7-1) concluded the final match of their five-game road trip in Ottawa, finishing the stretch with a 2-2-1 record. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton provided the scoring for the Mammoth in this contest. Similarly, the Senators had just finished a five-game road stretch of their own with a matching 2-2-1 record before returning home for Saturday's victory.
Senators Building Momentum After Travel
The win gave the Ottawa Senators a positive start to their return home, with strong performances both offensively and defensively. Nick Cousins' late goal, key contributions from teammates, and solid goaltending from Samuel Ersson highlighted the team's resilience after a demanding road schedule.
Source: globalnews.ca.
