Claude Giroux was one of three Ottawa skaters to end lengthy scoring droughts as his third-period game-winner propelled the host Senators to a 3-1 victory Sunday over the Utah Hockey Club.

Claude Giroux broke a third-period tie and added an assist, rookie Leevi Merilainen made 34 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat Utah 3-1 on Sunday night. Giroux gave Ottawa a 2-1 lead at 7:33 and helped set up Brady Tkachuk's goal with 6:38 remaining.

Help is on the way for the Ottawa Senators. Veteran winger David Perron, who has only suited up for nine games this season, is expected to suit up for the first time since Nov. 23 when the Senators face the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at TD Garden.

Then, just when it looked like the Sens were out of gas and out of time, Claude Giroux fed Josh Norris in the high slot and Norris ripped a one-timer through the pads of Jeremy Swayman to tie it. Norris will get all the love, and rightly so, but watch how ...

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Claude Giroux broke a third-period tie ... Ottawa is 1 for 14 on the power play in its last five games. … Josh Norris returned to the Senators lineup after missing ...