Tkachuk's Hat Trick in Overtime Leads Senators to 4-3 Win Against Islanders

Saturday, March 16th, 2024

In an exhilarating overtime showdown, Brady Tkachuk led the Ottawa Senators to a triumphant 4-3 victory against the New York Islanders by netting a hat trick through a decisive power-play goal on Saturday.

Ottawa saw contributions from Ridly Greig as they notched their third consecutive win. The Islanders' Bo Horvat evened the scores during a power play, with only 38 seconds left on the clock in the final period, pushing the game into overtime.

With just 24 seconds remaining in the overtime session, Tkachuk clinched the victory immediately following a holding penalty on Horvat. Tkachuk, who now boasts three career hat tricks, acknowledged his team's cohesion, remarking on their collective efforts.

Tim Stutzle stood out with three assists for Ottawa, and Drake Batherson supported with two assists. Shane Pinto played a crucial role in setting up Tkachuk's decisive goal.

The Islanders, trying to avoid a third consecutive defeat, saw goals from Matt Martin and Kyle Palmieri. Goalkeeper Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves for the New York team.

Ottawa's interim coach, Jacques Martin, commended his squad for their determination, highlighting the value of perseverance and the gratification derived from securing such hard-earned victories.

The Islanders, trailing closely behind Detroit for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 16 games left in the regular season, received a call from Coach Patrick Roy to step up their game play.

Looking ahead, the Islanders are set to play against the Rangers on Sunday, while the Senators will be welcoming the Carolina Hurricanes.

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