Predators Spoil Senators' Home Opener
Juuse Saros made 31 saves in a 4-1 victory for the Nashville Predators, spoiling the Ottawa Senators' home opener.
Ryan O'Reilly's third-period goal held up as the winner, making it 2-0 with 5:22 remaining in regulation.
- Steven Stamkos had his shot attempt blocked, and the puck bounced to O'Reilly for his second goal of the season.
- Ridley Greig scored a power-play goal with 2:03 remaining to cut the lead in half.
- Jonathan Marchessault and Cole Smith each added empty-net goals in the final minute to secure the win.
Marchessault opened the scoring at 12:11 of the second period, tucking the puck five-hole on Ullmark, who stopped 22 shots, to capitalize on a turnover inside the blue line.
Author's summary: Predators win 4-1 against Senators.