Ottawa Senators at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Calgary Flames on Mar 05, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 4, Calgary Flames 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
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 | Martin Pospisil | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17:50 | 1.17 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.32 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:04 | CGY | Martin Pospisil | Matvei Gridin, Yegor Sharangovich | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:35 | OTT | Lars Eller | Ridly Greig, Fabian Zetterlund | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 06:33 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Brady Tkachuk | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:59 | OTT | Tim Stützle | — | 6v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:46 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Michael Amadio, Artem Zub | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.25 | 1.45 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 4 |
| Corsi % | 62.2% | 37.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:50 | 1.17 | 0.90 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.32 | 0.79 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:38 | 0.55 | 0.75 |
| Lars Eller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.06 | 0.75 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:29 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:03 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:51 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:14 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Pospisil | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.26 | 0.54 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:45 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:21 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:59 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.33 | -0.05 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 0.49 | W |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 2.08 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Mar 05, 2026.
Calgary Flames generated 1.45 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 4.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Martin Pospisil led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Devin Cooley stopped 33 of 35, worth 2.08 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Mar 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Pospisil led all skaters at 0.95, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 1.45 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 4.25, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 37 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 20. High-danger chances went 15 to 4.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 19 of 20 (0.49 goals saved above expected); Devin Cooley stopped 33 of 35 (2.08 goals saved above expected).