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Ottawa Senators' Ryan Dzingel (18) and Edmonton Oilers' Oscar Klefbom (77) battle for the puck during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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EDMONTON – Craig Anderson made 37 saves to record his second shutout in as many starts, as the Ottawa Senators were able to come away with a 2-0 victory against the red-hot Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
Anderson returned to the Senators on Saturday night after leaving the team on Thursday to be with his wife, Nicholle, who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Ottawa Senators’ Craig Anderson (41) makes the save against the Edmonton Oilers during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
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Mike Hoffman and Bobby Ryan scored for the Senators (5-3-0), who have won two of their last three.
The Oilers (7-2-0) had a five-game winning streak come to an end.
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There was no scoring in a rather sedate opening period, with Edmonton putting seven shots on Anderson, and the Senators taking four on Oilers starter Cam Talbot.
Edmonton had a great chance seven minutes into the second period, but Anderson made a big kick save on Oilers rookie Jesse Puljujarvi.
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The Ottawa Senators celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil (25) and Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse (25) rough it up during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Ryan Dzingel (18) and Edmonton Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi (98) battle for the loose puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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The Ottawa Senators celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris (7) and Edmonton Oilers' Tyler Pitlick (15) battle in the corner during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Chris Kelly (22) checks Edmonton Oilers' Tyler Pitlick (15) during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Marc Methot (3) is checked by Edmonton Oilers' Jordan Eberle (14) during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) makes the save against the Ottawa Senators during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Ryan Dzingel (18) and Edmonton Oilers' Oscar Klefbom (77) battle for the puck during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Ryan Dzingel (18) gets the pass of as Edmonton Oilers' Adam Larsson (6) defends during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson (65) gets the shot off as Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) gives chase during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday October 30, 2016.
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After a busy week in the NHL, the players will get a rare day off Monday with no games scheduled. There will be a full slate Tuesday, however, highlighted by Connor McDavid and the Oilers visiting Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre.