In the final couple of minutes of the frame, Tampa tied it again. Jacob Bernard-Docker made an ugly five-foot outlet pass to Zack MacEwen. Victor Hedman was right on top of MacEwen who was tripped up by Hedman's skate. The puck ended up back out in front, where Jake Guenztel swatted in his first of the year.

Ullmark was headed for more evaluation on Friday afternoon and is unsure if he'll play, back up, or sit out on Saturday afternoon against Tampa Bay.

For the first time in 16 years, the Ottawa Senators will face a Tampa Bay Lightning team without Steven Stamkos. Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1 after playing his first 16 NHL seasons with the Lightning.

The Ottawa Senators acquired a major upgrade between the pipes during the offseason, acquiring former Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins and sending the struggling Joonas Korpisalo back to Boston in return;