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Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames: did Tim Stutzle’s third-period goal open the door at Scotiabank Saddledome?

The Ottawa Senators left Scotiabank Saddledome with a 4-1 result over the the Flames, moving to a 30-22 record with 9 overtime losses and 4 points, while the Flames went to 24-30 with 7 overtime losses and 1 point.


Mar 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Dylan Cozens (24) during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

First period


The Ottawa Senators finished the first period down after the Flames scored 1 goal in the opening frame while the Sens were held scoreless.


The Sens put 37 shots on net in the game and took 13 giveaways, and the Flaming C produced 20 shots while recording 18 giveaways.


The Senators logged 18 hits and the Flames matched that total with 18 hits.


Second period


The Senators tied the game in the second period with 1 goal after the Flames posted 0 goals in the period.


Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames key moments included the Sens power play going 1-for-4 while the Flames power play went 0-for-3.


The Sens won 32 faceoffs for a 56 percent faceoff win rate, and Calgary won 25 faceoffs for a 44 percent faceoff win rate.


Mar 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud (28) controls the puck against Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Third period


The Sens pulled away in the third period with 3 goals while the Flames scored 0 goals in the period, and the Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames final score reflected a decisive closing stretch.


Tim Stutzle scored 1 goal on 5 shots, and Dylan Cozens added 1 goal on 2 shots as Ottawa’s offense turned the shot volume into separation.


Shane Pinto contributed 1 goal on 4 shots, and Linus Ullmark closed with 19 saves on 20 shots against.


Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames review also tracked a short-handed goal by the Sens as Ottawa finished with 1 short-handed goal on 3 short-handed shots.


Next on the schedule


The Senators will be back on the road at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on 3/7/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT against the Kraken, with viewing available on ESPN+ and on KHN and KONG.


Check the Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames full match report for the period-by-period scoring, then pass this along and share this article with other Sens fans.


Mar 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley (1) makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
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