Stutzle's Two-Goal Burst Lifts Senators Past Bruins 4-1

Tim Stutzle struck twice in a span of 1:43 in the first period and added an assist as the Ottawa Senators skated to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

The Senators built a 2-0 first-period lead, stretched it to 4-0 through two, and never looked threatened as Boston's late push produced only a consolation goal from Hagens in the final frame. Ottawa's goaltending held firm throughout, with Ersson taking over in net during the third period after Ullmark departed the game.

The Bruins, who managed just a single goal on the night, were second best for long stretches — outshot and outworked as the Senators controlled the middle of the ice. For Ottawa, it was the kind of complete road performance that builds early-season belief: the top line producing, the crease locked down when it mattered. Boston, meanwhile, will rue a sluggish opening 40 minutes that left the game out of reach before the third-period horn. The Senators head home with momentum; the Bruins head back to the drawing board.