Ullmark wins in return from leave of absence, Senators beat Devils 4-1

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Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with Jake Sanderson (85) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) heads to the net during first period NHL hockey action against the New Jersey Devils in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) — Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with Jake Sanderson (85) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

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7:36 PM on Saturday, January 31

The Associated Press

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 26 saves in his first start for Ottawa since taking a leave of absence Dec. 28, Brady Tkachuk had a goal and two assists and the Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, and Dylan Cozens scored his 100th NHL goal for Ottawa. The Senators have won three in a row.

Timo Meier scored, and Jake Allen made 30 saves for New Jersey. The Devils have lost three of four.

The Devils were without Jack Hughes. He's out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Up next

Devils: Host Columbus on Tuesday night.

Senators: At Pittsburgh on Monday night

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Retired NFL quarterback Eli Manning was at the Senators game and presented a fan a gift certificate for best quarterback celebration as part of an in-game promotion.

KEY STAT

Cozens’ power-play goal was his 100th career goal.

UP NEXT

Devils: Host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Senators: Visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 31, 2026.

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