Senators Beat Penguins 4–1 as Amadio Sparks Ottawa’s Comeback | Nov. 15

Verified and updated: Nov. 15, 2026, 12:05 p.m. UTC (7:05 a.m. EST).

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–1 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14, turning a one-goal deficit into a three-goal win. Michael Amadio tied the game and assisted on Claude Giroux’s go-ahead goal; Tim Stützle and Thomas Chabot scored in the third period. Ottawa has points in five straight games, while Pittsburgh has lost six of its past eight, according to the NHL’s official recap.

The game sheet lists a 7:23 p.m. start in Pittsburgh on Nov. 14, Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00), or 12:23 a.m. UTC on Nov. 15. Ottawa outshot Pittsburgh 34–17. The result gives Senators fans a clear snapshot of a team finding ways to respond after falling behind, while the Penguins were held to five shots in the third period.

Destaques

• Ottawa beat Pittsburgh 4–1 on Nov. 14 at PPG Paints Arena.
• Michael Amadio scored the equalizer and assisted on Claude Giroux’s go-ahead goal.
• Tim Stützle and Thomas Chabot added third-period goals.
• The Senators led 34–17 in shots and extended their point streak to five games.

What was the Senators vs. Penguins final score?

Ottawa won 4–1. Pittsburgh opened the scoring late in the first period, but the Senators answered with two goals in the second and two more in the third. The official NHL game summary records the five goals, the 34–17 shot count and the final score.

Tommy Novak put Pittsburgh ahead at 19:52 of the first, finishing a sequence created by Egor Chinakhov and Ben Kindel. An earlier apparent Penguins goal had been waved off after Ottawa challenged the play for offside. That left Pittsburgh with a one-goal lead entering the intermission, but Ottawa gradually took control.

How did Ottawa take the lead?

Amadio tied it at 8:41 of the second period after intercepting a pass and scoring from the slot. At 16:12, Giroux converted a partial breakaway for the goal that stood as the winner. The NHL recap says a Penguins pass struck Amadio’s skate before the puck reached Giroux. Amadio finished with a goal and an assist, while Giroux recorded his fourth goal of the season.

The turnaround was not built on a power-play advantage: neither club scored with the man advantage. Ottawa went 0-for-2 and Pittsburgh 0-for-3, according to the official sheet. At even strength, the Senators generated more volume and kept Pittsburgh from building on its early lead.

Who scored in the third period?

Stützle made it 3–1 at 14:18, scoring from the left face-off circle while falling to his knees. It was his 11th goal of the season. Chabot sealed the result with an empty-net goal at 19:28. Ottawa’s two third-period goals followed a period in which the Senators outshot the Penguins 17–5.

Linus Ullmark stopped 16 of 17 shots for Ottawa. Pittsburgh goaltender Sergei Murashov made 30 saves, facing 33 shots before Ottawa’s empty-netter. The save totals and shot counts are from the official NHL game summary.

What changed for the Senators and Penguins?

For Ottawa, the immediate change is a five-game point streak, comprising four wins and one overtime loss, and a 13–6–2 record after 21 games. The result extends a productive stretch and shows the Senators recovering from a late first-period setback. Amadio’s two-point contribution and the third-period shot advantage were central features of this game.

Pittsburgh’s record moved to 7–11–2 after 20 games, and the club’s recent run now includes six losses in eight. The Penguins did get the opening goal and Murashov faced heavy traffic, but they could not add to their lead after Novak’s first-period finish. That is what the game establishes; one result alone does not determine how either team’s season will unfold.

For Canadian fans following Ottawa, the next useful measure is whether the Senators can sustain this combination of response scoring and shot pressure across their upcoming games. For Pittsburgh, limiting defensive-zone turnovers and generating more third-period offence are reasonable areas to watch, though the game sheet by itself cannot establish what adjustments the club will make.

When was the game played?

The game was played Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The official NHL game sheet lists a 7:23 p.m. start in Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00), equivalent to 12:23 a.m. UTC on Nov. 15.

FAQ

Who won Senators vs. Penguins?

Ottawa won 4–1 in Pittsburgh on Nov. 14, 2026.

Who scored the game-winning goal?

Claude Giroux scored the go-ahead goal at 16:12 of the second period.

How many shots did Ottawa record?

The Senators recorded 34 shots, compared with 17 for Pittsburgh.