Sens vs. Penguins: Ottawa’s 4–1 Win Strengthens Its Playoff Position | Nov. 15

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

The Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–1 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, November 14, moving to 28 points and extending their point streak to five games. The result gives Ottawa an early foothold in the Eastern Conference playoff race; for Pittsburgh, the loss leaves the club on 16 points and with ground to make up. Neither team’s playoff position is settled in November, but this head-to-head result widened the points gap between them to 12. The NHL’s official game sheet records the final score and scoring sequence.

Destaques

• Ottawa won 4–1 after trailing 1–0 at the first intermission.
• Tim Stützle scored the go-ahead goal; Thomas Chabot added an empty-netter.
• The Senators reached 28 points, while Pittsburgh remained on 16 after the loss.
• The game offers a useful early comparison, but one result does not determine either club’s playoff outlook.

What was the Sens vs. Penguins result?

Ottawa scored four unanswered goals after Pittsburgh took the lead late in the first period. Thomas Novak opened the scoring at 19:52, assisted by Yegor Chinakhov and Blake Kincaid. The Senators responded in the second: Michael Amadio tied it at 8:41, then set up Claude Giroux at 16:12 to put Ottawa ahead. Stützle made it 3–1 at 14:18 of the third, with Drake Batherson and Thomas Chabot assisting. Chabot sealed the result with an empty-net goal at 19:28.

The game began at 7:23 p.m. EST on November 14 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (EST, UTC−05:00), and ended at 9:55 p.m. EST, according to the official sheet. Ottawa’s comeback matters for the standings, but the sequence also shows why the final score alone can obscure how a game turned: the Senators needed just under eight minutes between their first and second goals to take control.

What does Ottawa’s win mean for the Eastern Conference playoff race?

At this point in the season, the practical benefit is twofold. Ottawa earned two standings points, and Pittsburgh earned none. A regulation win is worth two points; the losing team receives no point unless it loses in overtime or a shootout. That makes this a direct gain for Ottawa over a conference opponent, rather than a result that merely improves its record against a Western team.

After the game, Ottawa’s total stood at 28 points and Pittsburgh’s at 16, based on the latest standings data available on November 15 and the official game result. The NHL’s most recent downloadable statistical release located for this check covers games through November 9, so it predates Saturday’s matchup; it should not be treated as a current postgame table. The point totals here reflect the subsequent game result. Ottawa’s official recap also describes the win as extending its point streak to five games.

The standings implication is meaningful, but limited. Ottawa has strengthened its early position and gained separation from Pittsburgh. The Senators still have a long schedule ahead, and teams around them can change the standings with every game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, can recover ground with a sustained run; one loss cannot establish that the Penguins are out of contention. The appropriate takeaway for fans is to track points and games played together, rather than project a final playoff field from a mid-November snapshot.

Which performances could matter in the next stretch?

Stützle’s go-ahead goal and Amadio’s goal-and-assist contribution were central to the comeback. Chabot’s empty-net goal added insurance, while Ottawa’s ability to turn a one-goal deficit into a lead over the second and third periods provided the decisive edge. For Pittsburgh, Novak’s opening goal was not enough to hold the advantage. Those are observations from this game, not a guarantee of what either team will produce next.

Ottawa’s five-game point streak is a useful short-term signal of steadiness, though a point streak includes both wins and overtime or shootout losses. Readers assessing whether the Senators can keep pace should watch their next results against Atlantic Division opponents and compare their points with the teams clustered around the playoff cutoff. Penguins fans can focus on whether Pittsburgh converts close games into wins and begins collecting points consistently.

What should fans watch next?

Check the NHL’s standings after each slate, noting points, games played, and the division and wild-card positions. The official NHL schedule and standings pages are the best places to confirm upcoming matchups and updated totals. Ottawa’s win improves its current position; whether that advantage lasts depends on the games still to come. Pittsburgh’s route back is straightforward in principle: earn points regularly and reduce the gap over time.

FAQ

Who won the Senators–Penguins game?

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

How many points did Ottawa and Pittsburgh have after the game?

Ottawa had 28 points and Pittsburgh had 16, using standings data available after the game.

Did the result clinch a playoff spot?

No. It was a regular-season win in November and did not clinch a playoff berth for either team.