Gaudette gave the Senators a 4-3 lead when he stretched out with one hand on his stick to redirect a pass from Tim Stutzle over the glove of Mackenzie Blackwood. It was the only shot in the period for the Senators, who were outshot in the game 39-11.

The San Jose Sharks played better hockey in Wednesday's loss to the Ottawa Senators than they did in Monday's 7-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Adam Gaudette scored twice, and Tim Stutzle added three assists as the Ottawa Senators edged the host San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Wednesday night.

It was the only shot in the period for the Senators, who were outshot in the game 38-11. Tyler Kleven scored his first NHL goal, and Stutzle had three assists for the Senators (10-11-1), who have won two straight after losing their previous five. Linus Ullmark made 35 saves.

Adam Gaudette had two goals, including a late go-ahead score, Linus Ullmark made 36 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal