Shane Pinto Clinches Shootout Victory for Senators Over Islanders

Shane Pinto nets the decisive shootout goal to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory against the New York Islanders at the Canadian Tire Centre.

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October 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ottawa, Canada — Shane Pinto delivered the decisive blow on Thursday night, netting the only goal in the shootout to secure a 2-1 victory for the Ottawa Senators over the New York Islanders.

The Long Island native provided the necessary spark at the Canadian Tire Centre, helping the Senators return to the win column. The contest marked the first time this season that the Islanders have been pushed past regulation.

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Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov turned away 18 shots during his second start of the campaign. Despite the defensive effort, the Islanders, who now hold a 3-3-1 record, saw their pattern of alternating wins and losses continue.

Matias Maccelli contributed the lone goal for New York during regulation play. Linus Ullmark also saw action in the crease for Ottawa as the Senators successfully navigated the skills competition to claim the win.

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