3-goal second period sends Sharks past Senators

Timo Meier, Matt Nieto and Tomas Hertl scored in the second period to help the San Jose Sharks pull away for a 5-1 win against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

Logan Couture had a goal and an assist, Noah Gregor also scored, and Kaapo Kahkonen made 37 saves for the Sharks, who improved to 2-6-3 on home ice this season.

Tim Stutzle scored for the Senators, who dropped to 2-9-1 in their past 12 games. Cam Tal