In an overwhelming performance at the Canadian Tire Centre, the Ottawa Senators defeated the St. Louis Blues 8-1 . Brady Tkachuk , Tim Stützle , and Adam Gaudette each tallied two goals.
But they were not alone. The offensive onslaught began with an early goal from Josh Norris just one minute into the game. The Senators controlled the pace from start to finish, leaving little room for the Blues to recover.
They proved they were capable of a huge offensive explosion. Here are the key takeaways from a dominant showing by the Senators. Takeaway One: Tkachuk, Stützle, and Gaudette Lead the Charge Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, and Adam Gaudette stepped up big, each recording a pair of goals to fuel Ottawa’s offense.
Tkachuk’s back-to-back power-play goals in the second period helped build the Senators’ lead. It also forced the Blues to pull goalie Joel Hofer . Stützle’s four-point game was his fifth straight game with an assist.
He’s establishing himself as a solid playmaker for Ottawa this season. Despite recent struggles, largely due to defensive issues, the Senators’ top-scoring trio of Tkachuk, Drake Batherson, and Stützle have each already hit double digits in points for the 2024-25 season. They are now just the fifth trio in franchise history to reach this milestone.
Takeaway Two: Quick Strike Sets the Tone The Senators wasted no time beginning the onslaught. Josh Norris scored just one minute into the game, and Noah Gregor scored three minutes later. Thi.
