Senators on Verge of Playoffs

Ottawa's postseason dreams are nearing reality after a dominant performance against a direct playoff rival.

The Senators' defensive structure stifled the Islanders throughout the game, allowing Ullmark to secure his fourth shutout of the season.

The win puts Ottawa in a position to clinch a spot as early as Sunday, depending on other results across the league.

For the Islanders, the loss represents a catastrophic blow to their own playoff hopes, leaving them with little margin for error in their remaining regular-season games.