Zetterlund Keeps Rolling — But Sens Drop OT Thriller
The Ottawa Senators played a gutsy game on the road Sunday night, but came up just short in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. The result was a tough pill to swallow for Ottawa fans, though Fabian Zetterlund's latest tally made it four goals in four straight games — a run of form that has the Swedish winger looking like one of the Sens' most dangerous offensive weapons right now.
Zetterlund's Streak Is Turning Heads
It hasn't been the easiest season for the Senators, but Zetterlund has been a genuine bright spot over the past week. His goal against New Jersey continues a personal hot streak that any forward in the NHL would be proud of. Four goals in four games is the kind of consistency that can shift momentum for a team, and Ottawa will be leaning on that energy as the season winds down.
For a player who came to Ottawa looking to establish himself as a reliable scorer, this stretch feels like a statement. Sens fans have been watching closely, and what they're seeing is a forward growing into his role with confidence.
Pinto and Amadio Also Find the Net
Zetterlund wasn't the only Senator who showed up offensively. Shane Pinto and Michael Amadio both added goals, giving Ottawa three solid contributions up front. It was the kind of balanced attack the Sens have been trying to put together more consistently — and for stretches of this game, they looked capable of stealing a regulation win.
James Reimer was solid between the pipes, stopping 26 of the 30 shots he faced. The veteran goaltender gave Ottawa every chance to close it out, but New Jersey found a way through in the extra frame.
A Tough Result, But Signs of Life
Losing in overtime always carries a particular sting — a single point isn't what Ottawa came for, and the locker room will know it. The Devils are a tough team at home, and the Senators had them on the ropes heading into overtime.
Still, there's a reason to look at this game with some optimism. The offence generated chances, the goaltending held up, and a player in Zetterlund is finding his best form at a meaningful time. Ottawa will need every point it can get, and performances like this — even in a loss — can build the kind of confidence that carries a team through the final stretch.
Sens fans watching from Ottawa will be hoping Zetterlund keeps the streak alive next time out. If he does, this team might just have something cooking.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
