1. The Sens offense simply couldn't catch a break
The Senators' offense was riding high after scoring eight goals in their previous game on Monday. Having a high powered offensive game against the Kings shows the potential that the Senators' offense is capable of showing game after game. Unfortunately for the Senators, they couldn't catch a break offensively against the Devils.
Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves to help improve the Devils to 5-2-0 on the season. Brady Tkachuk did score his first goal of the season on a powerplay, but it came too little too late with 1:05 remaining in the third period. The Senators did avoid getting shutout, but the loss was still brutal with the offense not being able to catch a break.
When the Senators have lost this season, they have scored one goal in each game. The Senators also hit the post four times against the Devils, and two of the post shots came in the first period.
The Senators will be back in action on Saturday afternoon against Atlantic Division foe Tampa Bay Lightning as they close out their three-game home stand. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Canadian Tire Centre. The Lightning won tonight 4-3 against the Vegas Golden Knights to improve to 3-0-0 on the season. The Senators won the season series against the Lightning last season with a 3-1-0 record.