Halliday's Two Goals Lead Senators to 7-1 Win Over Vegas

Ottawa Senators forward Stephen Halliday scored twice and added an assist in a standout performance, powering his team to a decisive 7-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre. The win, which came on January 25, 2026, provided a much-needed boost for the Senators, who sit last in the Atlantic Division with a 24-21-7 record and are pushing to climb back into playoff contention.

The Senators jumped ahead early, capitalizing on their momentum against a fatigued Vegas squad playing its third game in four nights. Just 9:25 into the first period, Fabian Zetterlund banked the puck off Vegas defenseman Kaedan Korczak and past goaltender Adin Hill for a 1-0 lead. Ottawa goaltender Mads Sogaard, making his 19th start of the season, faced an immediate test when Vegas forward Mitch Marner was awarded a penalty shot at 1:36. Sogaard preserved the shutout by outwaiting Marner, who overskated the net and missed the attempt. "I was obviously more nervous than normal, given the situation," Sogaard said afterward. "But I thought that was a great way to get into the game."

Ottawa's penalty kill unit proved stout in the second period, neutralizing a Vegas 5-on-3...