Giroux and Stutzle Hit Milestones as Senators Keep Rolling
Sometimes the wins tell you part of the story, but the individual milestones fill in the rest of the picture. Last night, Ottawa’s 5–2 victory over Colorado wasn’t just a statement on the scoreboard — it was another step in two careers quietly building their legacies.
Senators Claude Giroux Tied Michel Goulet for 61st on the NHL’s All-Time Scoring List.
Claude Giroux added his 1,153rd career point (375 goals, 778 assists), tying longtime Quebec Nordiques forward Michel Goulet for 61st on the NHL’s all-time list. That’s the kind of number you read and shake your head at for a second. Giroux isn’t flashy in the way some stars are. He’s not always in the highlight reel, but he’s steady and effective. And he’s been doing it night in, night out for nearly two decades. For a Senators team still figuring out its identity, having a player like that isn’t just comforting — it’s instructive. Giroux shows what commitment, smart play, and reliability look like, and younger guys see it in action every night.
Senators German-Born Tim Stutzle Is Creating His Own Narrative.
Meanwhile, Tim Stutzle is quietly shaping his own story. With two assists last night, he’s now just three shy of tying Marco Sturm for the fourth-most assists by a Germany-born player in NHL history. That might fly under the radar for casual fans, but it’s a big deal in context: Stutzle is still only in his early 20s, and he’s already carving out a place in NHL history while helping a team in the middle of a playoff push. It’s easy to focus on goals or flashy plays, but Stutzle’s game is all about setting the table, creating opportunities, and reading the ice like a seasoned pro.
The Senators Have Solid Players on Their Roster.
Together, these milestones highlight something Ottawa fans have been seeing lately: when structure, effort, and experience align, this team can be more than the sum of its parts. Giroux and Stutzle are leading by example — one with decades of polish, the other with youth and energy — and both remind us that individual achievements still matter, even in the grind of a full NHL season. For a Senators team looking to build confidence and identity, those kinds of performances are worth more than two points on the board.