Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the season and the Nashville Predators beat the host Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Monday afternoon.

Ryan O'Reilly and Cole Smith also scored for the Predators. Juusi Saros made 31 saves. It was Smith's first goal in 26 games.

Ridly Greig got the Senators' lone goal and Linus Ullmark stopped 22 shots.

Greig's power-play goal foiled Saros' shutout bid and made it 2-1 with 2:03 left. Dylan Cozens' shot/pass deflected in off Greig's skate for his first goal.

Marchessault and Smith added empty-net goals in the final minute.

Marchessault gave Nashville a 1-0 lead 7:49 into the second period. After taking a pass from Michael Bunting, Marchessault skated along the goal line, made a backhand to forehand move and put the puck between Ullmark's pads

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