Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators March 27 2025 Gallery

The Ottawa Senators secured a crucial 4-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings in a thrilling match at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2025. This win bolstered Ottawa’s playoff hopes while dealing a blow to Detroit’s postseason aspirations.

Game Summary

Final Score: Ottawa Senators 4 – 3 Detroit Red Wings

Shots on Goal:

Ottawa Senators: 32
Detroit Red Wings: 34

Period-by-Period Breakdown

First Period

The Senators came out strong, capitalizing on their opportunities while weathering a storm of penalties.

5:49 – Thomas Chabot (OTT) – Assisted by Fabian Zetterlund
13:01 – Tim Stützle (OTT) – Unassisted

Ottawa took a 2-0 lead despite being shorthanded five times in the period.

Second Period

Ottawa extended their lead early in the second period.

1:33 – David Perron (OTT) – Assisted by Drake Batherson

The Senators maintained their 3-0 lead throughout the period, with strong defensive play and excellent goaltending from Linus Ullmark.

Third Period

The final period saw a flurry of action as Detroit mounted a comeback attempt.

5:25 – Patrick Kane (DET) (Power Play) – Assisted by Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond
8:44 – Michael Amadio (OTT) – Unassisted
11:50 – Lucas Raymond (DET) – Assisted by Marco Kasper
15:30 – Vladimir Tarasenko (DET) – Assisted by J.T. Compher and Craig Smith

Key Performances

Linus Ullmark (OTT): Made 31 saves on 34 shots, including crucial stops during Detroit’s power plays.
Lucas Raymond (DET): Scored a goal and provided an assist in Detroit’s third-period rally.
Tim Stützle (OTT): Scored a highlight-reel goal, showcasing his skill by skating around defenseman Moritz Seider.

Special Teams

Ottawa’s penalty kill was exceptional, successfully defending 5 out of 6 power play opportunities for Detroit.
Detroit’s power play struggled for most of the game but finally converted in the third period.

Goaltender Performance

Alex Lyon (DET): Allowed 3 goals on 10 shots before being replaced.
Cam Talbot (DET): Made 21 saves on 22 shots after replacing Lyon.

Impact on Standings

This victory strengthened Ottawa’s hold on the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, putting them six points ahead of the Montreal Canadiens. Meanwhile, Detroit remained three points behind Montreal in the race for the second wild-card position.

Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine