By The Canadian Press

Cozens scores go-ahead goal in third period to help Senators to 4-1 win over Flames

Mar 5, 2026 | 8:51 PM

CALGARY — Dylan Cozens’ power-play goal 6:33 into the third period was the game-winner as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night.

Lars Eller, Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa (30-22-9). The last two goals were scored into an empty net.

The Senators, who are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games, moved within four points of the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Martin Pospisil, with his first goal of the season, scored for Calgary (24-30-7).

Linus Ullmark made 19 stops to improve to 8-0-3 in his last 11 decisions. His last regulation loss was against the New Jersey Devils on Dec. 9.

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Devin Cooley made 35 saves for the Flames.

Ottawa has been strong of late with the man advantage, entering the game 5-for-12 over its previous five games. The Senators finished 1-for-4 against Calgary.

Down 2-1, the Flames got a power play of their own with just over three minutes to go in the third period. But Stutzle intercepted a Yegor Sharangovich pass and scored into the empty net to put the game on ice.

Takeaways

Senators: Stutzle extended his point streak to 11 games (seven goals, eight assists).

Flames: The regulation loss dropped the Flames to 31st overall in the league standings, ahead of only the Vancouver Canucks. Calgary is 0-3-1 in its last four games.

Key Moment

Brady Tkachuk found Cozens alone in front and he beat Cooley on the blocker side to give the Flames a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Key Stat

Eller’s goal ended a 34-game goalless drought. His last goal came on Oct. 30 against Calgary.

Up Next

Senators: Visit the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

Flames: Host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2026.

Darren Haynes, The Canadian Press