Tkachuk's Late Heroics Secures Senators' Win

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Ottawa Senators pulled off a thrilling three-to-two win over the New York Islanders at Canadian Tire Center on Thursday night. Brady Tika Chucks sealed it with just 13 seconds left in the third period, stuffing home a rebound to beat Islander's goalie Ilya Serokin. Shane Pinto tied things up earlier with a short-handed goal in the second period, while Warren for Galei even the score again in the third on a tip-in during his cramble. James Rimer was solid in net for Ottawa, turning aside 17 shots. The Islander struck first through rookie defenseman Matthew Schafer, who reached 50 points this season on that goal. Brayden Shen added his second straight game tally to briefly regain the lead for New York. Both teams entered with strong recent form. Ottawa winning three of their last four and 12 of their past 17 outings overall, while the Islanders had taken their previous two. Schafer, the top pick in the 2025 draft, now has 21 goals.

1:04This late drama keeps the Senators rolling as they chase playoff positioning. With Tika Chucks' clutch play, highlighting their resilience in tight games.