Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Edmonton Oilers on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 4, Edmonton Oilers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Leon Draisaitl | C | 2 | 3 | 4 | 23:06 | 0.53 | 4.05 |
| 2nd | Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.15 | 2.31 |
| 3rd | Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.02 | 1.66 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:34 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Nick Cousins, Thomas Chabot | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:03 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Mattias Ekholm, Matt Savoie | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 06:34 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 16:48 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:30 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 05:11 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Nick Jensen | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 01:52 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:35 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 01:50 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 4v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.13 | 4.67 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| Hits | 14 | 24 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.09 | 1.28 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:22 | 0.36 | 0.65 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:56 | 0.04 | 0.45 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:58 | 0.22 | 0.41 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:27 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.19 | 0.04 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.22 | -0.14 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.07 | -0.26 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.05 | -0.44 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.04 | -0.77 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.07 | -0.93 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.14 | -1.04 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 23:06 | 0.53 | 4.05 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.15 | 2.31 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.02 | 1.66 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:14 | 0.07 | 1.55 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27:37 | 0.57 | 1.53 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.27 | 1.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 28:37 | 0.20 | 1.42 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:18 | 0.44 | 1.31 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:51 | 0.87 | 1.00 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.18 | 0.82 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.88 | 0.71 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:08 | 0.01 | 0.53 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.42 | 0.27 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:33 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:25 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.02 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | 0.52 | O |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.01 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Ottawa Senators 5–4 on Mar 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.67 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.13 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Leon Draisaitl led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.05 on 2 goals, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 32 of 37, worth 0.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Ottawa Senators 5–4 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 5, Ottawa Senators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Leon Draisaitl led all skaters at 4.05, on 2G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.67 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.13, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 21 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 37. High-danger chances went 9 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 32 of 37 (0.52 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 17 of 21 (-2.01 goals saved above expected).