Ottawa Senators v. San Jose Sharks - October 22, 2026 - 3rd Period

The San Jose Sharks secure a decisive 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, capitalizing on missed opportunities and defensive lapses from the home team. The Sharks took control early, leading 4-1 after the second period, with Ottawa struggling to convert their chances into goals. Despite a strong push in the third period, where they outshot the Sharks 14-4, the Senators could not overcome the deficit.

Ottawa's inability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities proved costly, as they missed the net 24 times and had 18 shots blocked. The Senators managed to score twice, with Jordan Spence netting his first goal of the season, but it was not enough to shift the momentum. San Jose's goaltender, Askarov, played a pivotal role, making crucial saves throughout the game.

The Senators' night worsened with a short-handed goal from San Jose's Ostapchuk, extending the lead to 5-2 late in the game. A final empty-net goal from Stenberg sealed the Sharks' victory. Ottawa's performance reflects ongoing challenges in their game, particularly in maintaining focus and execution, as they look to regroup for their next matchup.

Dean Brown and Gord Wilson have the call of the 3rd period action between the Senators and Sharks