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Travis Green has found Stützle a winger

Head coach Travis Green has had to put the majority of his top-six line combinations into a blender each night due to a revolving door of injuries. The William…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:37 PM
Travis Green has found Stützle a winger
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Alicia Racine argues head coach Travis Green found an ideal winger for Tim Stützle by shifting Dylan Cozens.
  • Cozens played alongside Stützle and Fabian Zetterlund during the Ottawa Senators' 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
  • Stützle assisted Cozens on his fourth goal of the season midway through the opening period.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green shifted center Dylan Cozens to the wing alongside Tim Stützle and Fabian Zetterlund in a 5-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks. The adjustment paid immediate dividends midway through the first period when Stützle set up Cozens for his fourth goal of the season, cementing a strong debut for the new combination.

Writer Alicia Racine highlights that the trio controlled play effectively at five-on-five, posting 10 shots and a 78.93% expected goals percentage. Cozens and Stützle combined for two goals and two assists in the victory, giving Ottawa a promising forward combination ahead of their matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.

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