Shane Pinto scored a shorthanded goal for the Ottawa Senators during their 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
The goal, scored against Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, came during a penalty kill for the Senators, according to NHL.com. The shorthanded tally contributed to a late comeback for Ottawa, ultimately sealed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk, as reported by OttawaCitizen.com.
Pinto, a center drafted 32nd overall by the Senators in the 2019 NHL entry draft, has been a consistent contributor for the team since joining the league in 2021. He is an American player, born November 12, 2000, in Franklin Square, New York. Prior to his NHL career, Pinto played for the Brooklyn Aviators in the USPHL and later attended South Kent School in Connecticut.
ESPN reports that Pinto recently scored a goal against the Calgary Flames on March 14, 2026, and also tallied against the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings earlier in the month. His performance has made him a notable fantasy hockey pickup, according to Sean Allen of ESPN.
The Senators’ win against the Islanders followed a game against the Calgary Flames, where Pinto also found the back of the net. The team also recently completed a game against the Colorado Avalanche.
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