OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle and Adam Gaudette each scored two goals as the Ottawa Senators beat the St. Louis Blues 8-1 on Tuesday night.
The game was delayed 30 minutes due to power outage at the Canadian Tire Centre, but the Senators offense came out fully charged after that.
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St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (9) gets pushed off the puck by Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (right), looks towards the puck as St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) gets pressured by Senators center Josh Norris (9) and defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (9) looks to make a pass as Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) tries to push him off the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) gives Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) a shove as he fights for space in front of the net against Blues defenseman Matthew Kessel (51) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates a goal with teammates as they take on the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) lines up during a face-off while taking on the Ottawa Senators in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues players rough it up during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) congratulates Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) after defeating the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) keeps his eye on the puck as he makes a save against the St. Louis Blues during an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators centre Josh Norris (9) congratulates teammate Brady Tkachuk (7) on his goal as St. Louis Blues centre Brayden Schenn (10) skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Josh Norris scored a minute into the game, while Noah Gregor added another just three minutes later before Stützle — who snapped a six-game goalless drought — added his first of the game.
Linus Ullmark made 26 saves to record his second victory of the season.
The Senators chased Blues’ starting goalie Joel Hofer after he let in five goals — including back-to-back power-play efforts from Tkachuk in the second period — on 21 shots.
Jordan Binnington allowed three goals in relief.
The Blues finally got on the board with a power-play goal from Dylan Holloway at 9:04 of the third period.
It was the second time in 15 days the Senators scored eight goals, after an 8-7 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 14.
Blues: St. Louis has surrendered 13 goals over two games after a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Senators: The team’s offense was firing on all cylinders led by a four-point night from Stützle, who has now recorded an assist in a career-high five games.
Norris scored his fourth goal of the season with a nifty backhand 1:04 into the game after a cross-ice feed from Claude Giroux. Giroux extended his point streak to seven games.
Zack Ostapchuk notched his first NHL point, recording an assist on Gregor’s first-period goal. Tuesday marked Ostapchuk’s eighth career NHL game.
The Blues visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. The Senators visit the New York Rangers on Friday.
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St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (9) gets pushed off the puck by Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (right), looks towards the puck as St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) gets pressured by Senators center Josh Norris (9) and defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (9) looks to make a pass as Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) tries to push him off the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) gives Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) a shove as he fights for space in front of the net against Blues defenseman Matthew Kessel (51) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates a goal with teammates as they take on the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) lines up during a face-off while taking on the Ottawa Senators in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues players rough it up during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) congratulates Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) after defeating the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) keeps his eye on the puck as he makes a save against the St. Louis Blues during an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Senators centre Josh Norris (9) congratulates teammate Brady Tkachuk (7) on his goal as St. Louis Blues centre Brayden Schenn (10) skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 on Tuesday in the first rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.
Anthony Edwards had 24 of his 37 points in the first quarter to set a Target Center record, going 7 for 13 from 3-point range. He also went just 6 for 12 from the free-throw line.
Doncic put his stamp on the game with a 33-footer with 1:04 left to stretch the lead to eight points, barking at fans as he skipped back to the bench after a timeout. That was his only make in eight tries from behind the arc.
P.J. Washington added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Mavericks, who played on back-to-back nights after beating Utah 110-102 at home on Monday. Doncic went 5 for 22 from the floor and 1 for 9 from 3-point range for 15 points against the Jazz.
Julius Randle had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Timberwolves.
Mavericks: With Doncic in a mini-slump, not only did the Mavericks get a superstar performance from Irving, the other half of their leading duo, they were especially active on defense with 12 steals.
Timberwolves: The breathtaking first quarter by Edwards gave way to some sloppy stretches. Minnesota had 20 turnovers that led to 25 points for Dallas.
Irving went 6 for 8 from 3-point range, including a swish with 2:31 left and Randle tightly guarding him at the top of the key after the Timberwolves pulled within 109-107.
Edwards has five-plus 3-pointers in all four games this season, the longest streak in team history.
The Mavericks host Houston on Thursday night and the Timberwolves host Denver on Friday.
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) goes up for a shot as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) lays on the ground after falling during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)