Before the game’s first goal, Sharks defenseman Jake Walman lifted the puck out of his zone to the Ottawa blue line. But it quickly came back into the San Jose end as Tim Stützle raced toward the Sharks’ net before passing to Gaudette, who directed it past Blackwood for a 1-0 Senators lead at 4:35.

Adam Gaudette scored twice and Linus Ullmark made 36 saves to lead the sluggish Senators to a 4-3 victory in San Jose.

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.

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

Based on the game-day skate, it looks like Noah Gregor may be ready to play his first game in more than two weeks.