New Jersey Devils @ Ottawa Senators
Ullmark wins in return from leave of absence, Senators beat Devils 4-1
OTTAWA, Ontario -- — Linus Ullmark made 26 saves in his first start for Ottawa since taking a leave of absence Dec. 28, Brady Tkachuk had a goal and two assists and the Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, and Dylan Cozens scored his 100th NHL goal for Ottawa. The Senators have won three in a row.
Timo Meier scored, and Jake Allen made 30 saves for New Jersey. The Devils have lost three of four.
The Devils were without Jack Hughes. He's out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Devils: Host Columbus on Tuesday night.
Senators: At Pittsburgh on Monday night
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Retired NFL quarterback Eli Manning was at the Senators game and presented a fan a gift certificate for best quarterback celebration as part of an in-game promotion.
KEY STAT
Cozens’ power-play goal was his 100th career goal.
UP NEXT
Devils: Host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Senators: Visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 31, 2026.
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Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Frederick L'Ecuyer
- Justin Kea
- Linesmen:
- Jonathan Deschamps
- Shawn Oliver
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 33 | 15 | 6 | 72 |
| Pittsburgh | 28 | 14 | 11 | 67 |
| NY Islanders | 30 | 20 | 5 | 65 |
| Columbus | 27 | 20 | 7 | 61 |
| Washington | 27 | 22 | 7 | 61 |
| Philadelphia | 24 | 20 | 10 | 58 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 25 | 2 | 58 |
| NY Rangers | 22 | 28 | 6 | 50 |

