Ottawa Senators' Michael Amadio (22) and Colorado Avalanche's Samuel Girard (49) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, Artem Zub added two assists and the Ottawa Senators defeated the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night. Nick Cousins, Ridly Greig, Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk also scored for Ottawa and James Reimer made 16 saves. Trailing for most of the game, Colorado pushed back hard in the third period but the Senators were able to hold on. The Senators made it 3-1 early in the third with Giroux scoring his 10th of the season beating Blackwood high blocker.