The Burlington Barracudas asserted their dominance early and often, outshooting the Ottawa Senators 45-21 en route to a decisive 4-1 victory. The game was a story of relentless pressure, as Burlington's offensive engine, led by the dynamic duo of Ryleigh Horner and Addison Butler, proved too much for the Senators to handle. Ottawa's goalie Ivy Nellis faced a barrage of 45 shots, while at the other end, Burlington's Riley Manna had a relatively quiet night, needing to stop just one of the 21 shots she faced to secure the win.
The game remained scoreless through a first period that saw Burlington hold a 13-7 shot advantage. The dam finally broke in the second period. Burlington's Keelin Song opened the scoring at the 16:49 mark, assisted by Addison Butler and Madeline Delahunt. Ottawa responded with lightning speed, as Charlize Danks found the back of the net just 14 seconds later to tie the game at 1-1. However, that would be the lone highlight for the Senators' offense. The turning point came early in the third period when Ryleigh Horner netted the game-winning goal, assisted by Emily Thorpe and Peyton Price, to put Burlington ahead for good.
Ottawa's discipline unraveled in the final frame, taking four minor penalties that allowed Burlington to seize control. On the ensuing power play from a tripping call, Addison Butler capitalized with a goal, assisted by Hayley Thompson and Addyson Lee, to extend the lead to 3-1. Just over a minute later, Ryleigh Horner struck again for her second of the night, with another helper from Emily Thorpe, to seal the 4-1 final. Ottawa's Ella Fridgen found herself in penalty trouble with two minors, and the team's persistent trips to the box in the third period stifled any chance of a comeback against a sharp Burlington squad that efficiently converted their overwhelming shot advantage into a convincing road win.
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