SNAPSHOTS: Talbot, Senators surprised shutout-ending goal wasn't nixed

Cam Talbot made 31 saves in Ottawa Senators' 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks on Friday. The Senators challenged a goal by Max Jones with 2:50 left in the game, but it was upheld. Talot has been involved in 10-15 challenges in his career. Senators head coach D.J. Smith believes the challenge was justified. He believes video coaches Evan Mathias and MikeKing have been successful in challenging goals.

Thomas Chabot returned to the Ottawa Senators' lineup against the Ducks on Friday. He had been out for five games with a concussion. It was the first time he played with Artem Zub since Oct. 27. The Senators went 2-9-1 without them. Zub missed eight games. Chbot and Zub played well together. Zub scored his second goal of the season to give the Senators a 4-0 lead. Brady Tkachuk said Ch bacot created a spark and energy for the team. Senators lost 4 to Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Anton Forsberg will back up for Ottawa against Anaheim if Talbot is not 100 per cent. Ottawa is the NHL's third-most penalized team. Tim Stutzle is confident the Senators can build off the effort in Anaheim. The club ranks sixth in minor penalties assessed and 17th in the 32-team league in penalty killing.