VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — James Reimer blocked 16 shots for the first time this season and 32nd of his career, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 on Monday night.
Ridley Gregg scored for Ottawa in the second period and Brady Tkachuk added an empty-netter with 1:20 left to extend his point streak to seven games – six of which came after he helped the U.S. win Olympic gold in Milan.
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Kevin Lankinen made 22 saves for Vancouver to open an eight-game homestand.
Ottawa has scored in seven straight games (5-0-2) and 11 of 12 games (9-1-2) in pursuit of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
Gregg received a pass from Sean Pinto at the bottom of the faceoff circle, moved the puck to his forehand and fired a shot past Lankinen midway through the second period.
The Canucks questioned the play, arguing Pinto passed the ball with his hands before the goal, but upheld the decision after a video review.
Reimer made his first start since February 5, improving to 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss this season, and was shutout for the first time since April 8, 2025 in Toronto. The 37-year-old signed with Ottawa as a free agent on January 12.
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Tim Stutzle assisted on Tkachuk’s goal, extending his scoring streak to 13 games (eight goals, nine assists).
Ottawa defenseman Jake Sanderson missed Saturday’s win over Seattle with an upper-body injury. Coach Travis Green said the 23-year-old is “week in and week out.”
Next
Senators: Host Montreal on Wednesday.
Canucks: Host Nashville on Thursday.
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