Deadspin | Scottie Scheffler makes charge with Masters-best 65 Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks the third green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler vaulted up the Masters leaderboard with a career-low round of 65 at the Masters on Saturday to sit at 7-under-par through three rounds. Scheffler’s previous low round at Augusta National was a 66 in the first round of 2024, when he went on to win his second Masters title. His chances of capturing a third in 2026 appeared very slim as he began the third round at even par, 12 shots behind leader Rory McIlroy after recording his second-highest score at Augusta National with a 74 on Friday. “I don’t feel like I’m out of the tournament,” Scheffler told CBS after the round. “It’s good to put myself back in position.” Scheffler’s charge up the leaderboard started with an eagle on the par-5 second hole, where he knocked his approach to 6 feet. He then rolled in three consecutive birdies on hole Nos. 7-9 to make his turn 5-under 31. He added another birdie on the challenging par-4 11th to begin his trip through “Amen Corner.” The momentum stalled out a bit from there, with Scheffler failing to pick up a stroke on either of the par-5s on the back nine. He did reach 7 under with a birdie on the par-3 16th and had a chance to close the gap even further, but his 8-foot birdie attempt on 17 slid right of the hole. Scheffler pulled his drive left off the 18th hole and had to punch out from under branches. Just when it appeared his career-best score at Augusta National was in jeopardy, Scheffler knocked his third shot from 101 yards to 9 inches for a tap-in par. When he walked off the course, Scheffler was in a tie for sixth, six shots behind McIlroy, who was still playing the front nine. His 65 on Saturday tied the tournament low thus far, matching the 65 McIlroy shot on Friday. Other than his 66 in 2024, Scheffler’s lowest career Masters rounds had been a 67 in the second round en route to his first title in 2022. He has also carded four rounds of 68 through 27 career rounds at Augusta National. –Derek Harper, Field Level Media #Deadspin #Scottie #Scheffler #charge #Mastersbest

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Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks the third green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler vaulted up the Masters leaderboard with a career-low round of 65 at the Masters on Saturday to sit at 7-under-par through three rounds.

Scheffler’s previous low round at Augusta National was a 66 in the first round of 2024, when he went on to win his second Masters title.

His chances of capturing a third in 2026 appeared very slim as he began the third round at even par, 12 shots behind leader Rory McIlroy after recording his second-highest score at Augusta National with a 74 on Friday.

“I don’t feel like I’m out of the tournament,” Scheffler told CBS after the round. “It’s good to put myself back in position.”

Scheffler’s charge up the leaderboard started with an eagle on the par-5 second hole, where he knocked his approach to 6 feet. He then rolled in three consecutive birdies on hole Nos. 7-9 to make his turn 5-under 31. He added another birdie on the challenging par-4 11th to begin his trip through “Amen Corner.”

The momentum stalled out a bit from there, with Scheffler failing to pick up a stroke on either of the par-5s on the back nine. He did reach 7 under with a birdie on the par-3 16th and had a chance to close the gap even further, but his 8-foot birdie attempt on 17 slid right of the hole.

Scheffler pulled his drive left off the 18th hole and had to punch out from under branches. Just when it appeared his career-best score at Augusta National was in jeopardy, Scheffler knocked his third shot from 101 yards to 9 inches for a tap-in par.

When he walked off the course, Scheffler was in a tie for sixth, six shots behind McIlroy, who was still playing the front nine. His 65 on Saturday tied the tournament low thus far, matching the 65 McIlroy shot on Friday.

Other than his 66 in 2024, Scheffler’s lowest career Masters rounds had been a 67 in the second round en route to his first title in 2022. He has also carded four rounds of 68 through 27 career rounds at Augusta National.

–Derek Harper, Field Level Media

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Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks the third green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler vaulted up the Masters leaderboard with a career-low round of 65 at the Masters on Saturday to sit at 7-under-par through three rounds.

Scheffler’s previous low round at Augusta National was a 66 in the first round of 2024, when he went on to win his second Masters title.

His chances of capturing a third in 2026 appeared very slim as he began the third round at even par, 12 shots behind leader Rory McIlroy after recording his second-highest score at Augusta National with a 74 on Friday.

“I don’t feel like I’m out of the tournament,” Scheffler told CBS after the round. “It’s good to put myself back in position.”

Scheffler’s charge up the leaderboard started with an eagle on the par-5 second hole, where he knocked his approach to 6 feet. He then rolled in three consecutive birdies on hole Nos. 7-9 to make his turn 5-under 31. He added another birdie on the challenging par-4 11th to begin his trip through “Amen Corner.”

The momentum stalled out a bit from there, with Scheffler failing to pick up a stroke on either of the par-5s on the back nine. He did reach 7 under with a birdie on the par-3 16th and had a chance to close the gap even further, but his 8-foot birdie attempt on 17 slid right of the hole.

Scheffler pulled his drive left off the 18th hole and had to punch out from under branches. Just when it appeared his career-best score at Augusta National was in jeopardy, Scheffler knocked his third shot from 101 yards to 9 inches for a tap-in par.

When he walked off the course, Scheffler was in a tie for sixth, six shots behind McIlroy, who was still playing the front nine. His 65 on Saturday tied the tournament low thus far, matching the 65 McIlroy shot on Friday.

Other than his 66 in 2024, Scheffler’s lowest career Masters rounds had been a 67 in the second round en route to his first title in 2022. He has also carded four rounds of 68 through 27 career rounds at Augusta National.

–Derek Harper, Field Level Media

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ISL 2025-26: Bipin, Nandhakumar score late as East Bengal beats Chennaiyin FC <div id="content-body-70851211" itemprop="articleBody">Two late goals, including one by Tamil Nadu’s local boy Nandhakumar Sekar, broke Chennaiyin FC’s hearts as East Bengal beat it 3-1 in its first away match, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai on Saturday.Chennaiyin had planned to turn the heat up — quite literally — on East Bengal on a sultry summer afternoon in Chennai. But East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon and the sun both had other ideas.With the sunlight directly falling on the home fans’ stand, Chennaiyin’s twelfth man moved for cover. So did the players, who were subjected to early high pressure by the visiting side.And within seven minutes, East Bengal was ahead.Elsinho lost the ball, picking up an injury in the process, and the visiting side swarmed around him. Mohammed Rashid got the ball, passed to Saul Crespo, who threaded a through ball to Edmund Lalrindika in the final third.While several of Chennaiyin’s players kept appealing for a foul on Elsinho, Edmund took off, entering the box and beating Mohammad Nawaz for his third goal of the season. Bruzon’s men had scored the first goal in four of their six matches in ISL so far. That became five in seven.In the 20th minute, Farukh Choudhary whipped in a cross for Irfan Yadwad, whose header rattled the frame of the goal. Three minutes later, Yadwad tried another shot, this time from outside the box, prompting Prabhsukhan Gill to make another save.AS IT HAPPENED | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/cfc-vs-ebfc-live-score-chennaiyin-v-east-bengal-updates-highlights-isl-2025-26-standings-streaming-news/article70850634.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CHENNAIYIN VS EAST BENGAL HIGHLIGHTS</a>Chennaiyin was knocking on East Bengal’s door, and, with the afternoon giving way to dusk, the home fans were out in the open with chants and cheers. And by the half-hour mark, the host side had found a voice, both on and off the field.Laldinliana Renthlei floated in a long diagonal ball for Yadwad, who had run behind East Bengal’s high defence, and the forward dinked the ball over Gill to make it all square.‘Slender leads and high lines never sit well’ must have been one of the thoughts on Bruzon’s mind as he paced up and down in the technical area and raised his hand for the flanks to go forward.PV Vishnu answered the call, overlapping with Edmund to get into the box.However, a terrible miss in front of an open goal after dribbling past Nawaz only made the Spanish coach restless. Thirteen minutes later, Vishnu tried again, only to be denied by Nawaz.His perseverance finally paid off in the last quarter of the match when East Bengal attacked on the counter. Vishnu’s cross from the left was guided into the net by Bipin Singh, seven minutes from time, sending the visiting fans into delirium.It was East Bengal’s time now to ride the wave of support. And that support, with another quick counterattack, saw Miguel Damasceno set up Nandha to his left, who made no mistake with his first-time finish.The win meant East Bengal leapfrogged its arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant to sit third in the league standings on goal difference, while for Bruzon, it was another match against Chennaiyin, three goals scored, and finally, another win to cherish.East Bengal will host Bengaluru FC in its next match on April 16, while Chennaiyin, which fell to third from bottom with the loss, will look to halt the in-form Sporting Club Delhi, which has won consecutive matches in the last two rounds.Published on Apr 11, 2026</div> #ISL #Bipin #Nandhakumar #score #late #East #Bengal #beats #Chennaiyin

Deadspin | Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper power Phillies past D-backs Apr 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper (3) hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon. Taijuan Walker (1-2) bounced back after a rough first inning to get the Phillies through five frames. He gave up two runs – both in the first – on four hits and two walks, striking out six to help Philadelphia snap a three-game slide. Adrian Del Castillo had three hits and Ketel Marte homered for Arizona, which had won five of its previous six games. Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt (0-1) gave up four runs – three earned – and five hits over six innings, walking three and striking out six. Arizona got off to a great start, as Marte hit Walker’s third pitch of the game over the wall in right-center field for a 1-0 lead. Corbin Carroll followed with a walk and advanced on a groundout. The next hitter was Del Castillo, who delivered an RBI single to make it 2-0. Philadelphia went down quietly against Pfaadt in the first and second innings before an error by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo led to a four-run rally in the third. After Alec Bohm reached on Perdomo’s miscue, Justin Crawford singled and Trea Turner struck out. Pfaadt then tried to get a 1-0 changeup past Schwarber, who launched it into the seats in right field to put the hosts ahead. Two pitches later, Harper sent a fastball into the Phillies’ bullpen in right-center, making it 4-2. Schwarber’s fourth home run and Harper’s third of the season proved to be enough support for Walker, who induced a double play to get through the fifth. Tim Mayza, Orion Kerkering and Jose Alvarado combined to get through the sixth and seventh innings. Brad Keller ran into some two-out trouble in the eighth, as he allowed a walk and two hits – including Jose Fernandez’s single that sliced Arizona’s deficit to 4-3. However, Keller struck out Nolan Arenado with the tying run on third base to end the inning. Jhoan Duran had no issues in the ninth, retiring the side in order for his fifth save. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper #power #Phillies #Dbacks

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Apr 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper (3) hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.

Taijuan Walker (1-2) bounced back after a rough first inning to get the Phillies through five frames. He gave up two runs – both in the first – on four hits and two walks, striking out six to help Philadelphia snap a three-game slide.

Adrian Del Castillo had three hits and Ketel Marte homered for Arizona, which had won five of its previous six games. Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt (0-1) gave up four runs – three earned – and five hits over six innings, walking three and striking out six.

Arizona got off to a great start, as Marte hit Walker’s third pitch of the game over the wall in right-center field for a 1-0 lead.

Corbin Carroll followed with a walk and advanced on a groundout. The next hitter was Del Castillo, who delivered an RBI single to make it 2-0.

Philadelphia went down quietly against Pfaadt in the first and second innings before an error by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo led to a four-run rally in the third.

After Alec Bohm reached on Perdomo’s miscue, Justin Crawford singled and Trea Turner struck out. Pfaadt then tried to get a 1-0 changeup past Schwarber, who launched it into the seats in right field to put the hosts ahead.

Two pitches later, Harper sent a fastball into the Phillies’ bullpen in right-center, making it 4-2.

Schwarber’s fourth home run and Harper’s third of the season proved to be enough support for Walker, who induced a double play to get through the fifth.

Tim Mayza, Orion Kerkering and Jose Alvarado combined to get through the sixth and seventh innings.

Brad Keller ran into some two-out trouble in the eighth, as he allowed a walk and two hits – including Jose Fernandez’s single that sliced Arizona’s deficit to 4-3. However, Keller struck out Nolan Arenado with the tying run on third base to end the inning.

Jhoan Duran had no issues in the ninth, retiring the side in order for his fifth save.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper #power #Phillies #Dbacks">Deadspin | Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper power Phillies past D-backs

Apr 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper (3) hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.

Taijuan Walker (1-2) bounced back after a rough first inning to get the Phillies through five frames. He gave up two runs – both in the first – on four hits and two walks, striking out six to help Philadelphia snap a three-game slide.

Adrian Del Castillo had three hits and Ketel Marte homered for Arizona, which had won five of its previous six games. Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt (0-1) gave up four runs – three earned – and five hits over six innings, walking three and striking out six.

Arizona got off to a great start, as Marte hit Walker’s third pitch of the game over the wall in right-center field for a 1-0 lead.

Corbin Carroll followed with a walk and advanced on a groundout. The next hitter was Del Castillo, who delivered an RBI single to make it 2-0.

Philadelphia went down quietly against Pfaadt in the first and second innings before an error by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo led to a four-run rally in the third.

After Alec Bohm reached on Perdomo’s miscue, Justin Crawford singled and Trea Turner struck out. Pfaadt then tried to get a 1-0 changeup past Schwarber, who launched it into the seats in right field to put the hosts ahead.

Two pitches later, Harper sent a fastball into the Phillies’ bullpen in right-center, making it 4-2.

Schwarber’s fourth home run and Harper’s third of the season proved to be enough support for Walker, who induced a double play to get through the fifth.

Tim Mayza, Orion Kerkering and Jose Alvarado combined to get through the sixth and seventh innings.

Brad Keller ran into some two-out trouble in the eighth, as he allowed a walk and two hits – including Jose Fernandez’s single that sliced Arizona’s deficit to 4-3. However, Keller struck out Nolan Arenado with the tying run on third base to end the inning.

Jhoan Duran had no issues in the ninth, retiring the side in order for his fifth save.

–Field Level Media

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Bangladesh named an unchanged squad on Saturday for the first two matches of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the first announcement by a newly formed selection panel.

The four-member panel, led by Habibul Bashar Sumon, opted to stick with the same group that featured in the ODI series against Pakistan last month, citing continuity and overall team performance.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the home ODI series.

“Our policy is to give adequate opportunities to anyone who comes into the team. We believe in continuity, which is why we did not change the team for this series,” Habibul, who took over last month, told reporters.

The selectors also backed out-of-form opener Saif Hassan, who managed just 52 runs in three matches in the Pakistan series.

“We want to give him more opportunities before making a decision. We do not want to go into a chop-and-change approach,” he said.

READ: Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message

New Zealand is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Monday for the white-ball tour, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is.

The opening two ODIs will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, followed by the third on April 23 at Chattogram.

The T20I series will begin in Chattogram with matches on April 27 and 29, before concluding in Dhaka on May 2.

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Bangladesh retains squad for first two New Zealand ODIs Bangladesh named an unchanged squad on Saturday for the first two matches of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the first announcement by a newly formed selection panel.The four-member panel, led by Habibul Bashar Sumon, opted to stick with the same group that featured in the ODI series against Pakistan last month, citing continuity and overall team performance.Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the home ODI series.“Our policy is to give adequate opportunities to anyone who comes into the team. We believe in continuity, which is why we did not change the team for this series,” Habibul, who took over last month, told reporters.The selectors also backed out-of-form opener Saif Hassan, who managed just 52 runs in three matches in the Pakistan series.“We want to give him more opportunities before making a decision. We do not want to go into a chop-and-change approach,” he said.READ: Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet messageNew Zealand is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Monday for the white-ball tour, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is.The opening two ODIs will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, followed by the third on April 23 at Chattogram.The T20I series will begin in Chattogram with matches on April 27 and 29, before concluding in Dhaka on May 2.
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Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
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Bangladesh named an unchanged squad on Saturday for the first two matches of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the first announcement by a newly formed selection panel.
The four-member panel, led by Habibul Bashar Sumon, opted to stick with the same group that featured in the ODI series against Pakistan last month, citing continuity and overall team performance.
Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the home ODI series.
“Our policy is to give adequate opportunities to anyone who comes into the team. We believe in continuity, which is why we did not change the team for this series,” Habibul, who took over last month, told reporters.
The selectors also backed out-of-form opener Saif Hassan, who managed just 52 runs in three matches in the Pakistan series.
“We want to give him more opportunities before making a decision. We do not want to go into a chop-and-change approach,” he said.
READ: Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message
New Zealand is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Monday for the white-ball tour, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is.
The opening two ODIs will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, followed by the third on April 23 at Chattogram.
The T20I series will begin in Chattogram with matches on April 27 and 29, before concluding in Dhaka on May 2.
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Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Published on Apr 11, 2026

#Bangladesh #retains #squad #Zealand #ODIs">Bangladesh retains squad for first two New Zealand ODIs

Bangladesh named an unchanged squad on Saturday for the first two matches of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the first announcement by a newly formed selection panel.

The four-member panel, led by Habibul Bashar Sumon, opted to stick with the same group that featured in the ODI series against Pakistan last month, citing continuity and overall team performance.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the home ODI series.

The selectors also backed out-of-form opener Saif Hassan, who managed just 52 runs in three matches in the Pakistan series.

“We want to give him more opportunities before making a decision. We do not want to go into a chop-and-change approach,” he said.

READ: Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message

New Zealand is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Monday for the white-ball tour, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is.

The opening two ODIs will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, followed by the third on April 23 at Chattogram.

The T20I series will begin in Chattogram with matches on April 27 and 29, before concluding in Dhaka on May 2.

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Apr 11, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Calum Ritchie (64) stands in front of Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) in the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

Ridly Greig scored a short-handed goal in the first period and Jake Sanderson added a power-play goal in the third, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon in Elmont, N.Y.

Michael Amadio added an empty-net goal late in the third and Linus Ullmark stopped all 23 shots he faced for the Senators (43-27-10, 96 points), who won their fourth straight game.

They can clinch a playoff berth for the second consecutive season if the New Jersey Devils defeat the Detroit Red Wings later on Saturday.

The Senators and Boston Bruins (43-27-10, 96 points) are tied atop the wild-card standings.

Ilya Sorokin recorded 13 saves for the Islanders (43-32-5, 91 points), who went 0-for-5 on the power play. They fell to 1-1-0 under Peter DeBoer and lost for the fifth time in six games overall.

New York’s only path to the playoffs is outlasting the Philadelphia Flyers for the third and final postseason spot in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders entered Saturday one point behind the Flyers (40-27-12, 92 points), who are scheduled to visit the Winnipeg Jets later Saturday.

The Islanders were in the midst of their first scoreless power play when the Senators notched the only goal they’d need.

Greig pestered Pageau and forced the puck loose in the Ottawa zone, where Amadio got a stick on the puck just before New York defenseman Tony DeAngelo. Amadio chased down the puck and dished a backhanded pass between Lee’s legs to Greig, who managed to flick a shot past Sorokin’s glove with Pageau in pursuit.

Defenseman Carson Soucy and Ryan Pulock were whistled for tripping 34 seconds apart to set up the 5-on-3 that led to the Senators’ second goal with 7:24 left. Dylan Cozens’ shot from the left faceoff circle glanced off Sorokin, who couldn’t smother the puck before Sanderson surged past Matthew Schaefer and buried the rebound.

Sorokin was pulled with more than five minutes left but the Islanders didn’t mount a serious threat before Amadio iced the win with 2:31 remaining.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Linus #Ullmark #Senators #blank #sinking #Islanders">Deadspin | Linus Ullmark, Senators blank sinking Islanders

Apr 11, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Calum Ritchie (64) stands in front of Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) in the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

Ridly Greig scored a short-handed goal in the first period and Jake Sanderson added a power-play goal in the third, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon in Elmont, N.Y.

Michael Amadio added an empty-net goal late in the third and Linus Ullmark stopped all 23 shots he faced for the Senators (43-27-10, 96 points), who won their fourth straight game.

They can clinch a playoff berth for the second consecutive season if the New Jersey Devils defeat the Detroit Red Wings later on Saturday.

The Senators and Boston Bruins (43-27-10, 96 points) are tied atop the wild-card standings.

Ilya Sorokin recorded 13 saves for the Islanders (43-32-5, 91 points), who went 0-for-5 on the power play. They fell to 1-1-0 under Peter DeBoer and lost for the fifth time in six games overall.

New York’s only path to the playoffs is outlasting the Philadelphia Flyers for the third and final postseason spot in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders entered Saturday one point behind the Flyers (40-27-12, 92 points), who are scheduled to visit the Winnipeg Jets later Saturday.

The Islanders were in the midst of their first scoreless power play when the Senators notched the only goal they’d need.

Greig pestered Pageau and forced the puck loose in the Ottawa zone, where Amadio got a stick on the puck just before New York defenseman Tony DeAngelo. Amadio chased down the puck and dished a backhanded pass between Lee’s legs to Greig, who managed to flick a shot past Sorokin’s glove with Pageau in pursuit.

Defenseman Carson Soucy and Ryan Pulock were whistled for tripping 34 seconds apart to set up the 5-on-3 that led to the Senators’ second goal with 7:24 left. Dylan Cozens’ shot from the left faceoff circle glanced off Sorokin, who couldn’t smother the puck before Sanderson surged past Matthew Schaefer and buried the rebound.

Sorokin was pulled with more than five minutes left but the Islanders didn’t mount a serious threat before Amadio iced the win with 2:31 remaining.

–Field Level Media

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