Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Ottawa Senators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 6 |
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 | Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 4 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.70 | 3.56 |
| 2nd | Jake Sanderson | D | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24:08 | 1.32 | 3.11 |
| 3rd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.31 | 2.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:46 | OTT | Jordan Spence | Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 18:23 | TBL | Nick Paul | Corey Perry, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 02:45 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Brady Tkachuk, Cameron Crotty | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:39 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 10:35 | TBL | Corey Perry | Ryan McDonagh, Nick Paul | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:51 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Dylan Cozens, Drake Batherson | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 13:04 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Brady Tkachuk, Drake Batherson | 5v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 16:41 | OTT | Shane Pinto | — | 4v6 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 4.36 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 19 |
| Blocks | 12 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Paul | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.55 | 1.92 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.06 | 1.53 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.27 | 0.38 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
| Jakob Pelletier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:22 | 0.29 | -0.26 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:33 | 0.23 | -0.29 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.12 | -0.32 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.11 | -0.40 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Dylan Duke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:22 | 0.03 | -0.42 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:29 | 0.27 | -0.64 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.04 | -0.88 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:23 | 0.06 | -1.15 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:42 | 0.12 | -1.28 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.70 | 3.56 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24:08 | 1.32 | 3.11 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.31 | 2.53 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.68 | 1.58 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:59 | 0.10 | 1.25 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:21 | 0.39 | 1.06 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.02 | 0.97 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.18 | 0.92 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:58 | 0.01 | 0.91 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:23 | 0.15 | 0.67 |
| Lassi Thomson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.01 | 0.48 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.34 | 0.06 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.18 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -0.66 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.33 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–2 on Apr 07, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.36 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.38 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brady Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.56 on 4 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–2 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 6, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brady Tkachuk led all skaters at 3.56, on 0G, 4A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.36 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.38, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 30 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 32. High-danger chances went 12 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonas Johansson stopped 26 of 31 (-0.66 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 28 of 30 (0.33 goals saved above expected).