Takeaways: Ottawa Senators take it on the chin in 8-4 loss to Buffalo Sabres

Ottawa Senators Suffer 8-4 Loss to Buffalo Sabres

The Ottawa Senators faced a difficult start without captain Brady Tkachuk, losing 8-4 to the Buffalo Sabres.

Backup goalie Leevi Merilainen struggled, and the Senators couldn't recover from the loss. Goals from Lars Eller, Shane Pinto, Jake Sanderson, and Tim Stutzle were not enough to secure a win.

The loss marks the Senators' third straight defeat. The team's performance was hindered by Merilainen's struggles in the net.

The Senators couldn’t get a save from backup goalie Leevi Merilainen, and as a result, they weren’t able to save themselves from an ugly 8-4 loss.
Author's summary: Senators lose 8-4 to Sabres.

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Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Citizen — 2025-10-16

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