What Happened
Drake Batherson recorded a hat trick and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Jake Sanderson's first goal of the season proved to be the game-winner, and Michael Amadio sealed the result with an empty-net goal. Tim Stutzle and Dylan Cozens also scored for Ottawa. Jonas Johansson stopped 23 of 27 shots in his Senators debut.
Key Details
- Batherson scored three goals and added an assist for Ottawa.
- Sanderson's first goal of the season was the game-winner.
- Amadio added an empty-net goal for the Senators.
- Johansson made 23 saves on 27 shots in his Senators debut.
- Cuylle, Miller, Lafreniere and Dorofeyev scored for New York.
- Garand stopped 18 shots in his seventh consecutive start.
What It Means
Batherson's four-point night powered an Ottawa offense that scored seven goals despite being outshot 27-25. Johansson's debut win gives the Senators a result in his first appearance. For the Rangers, Garand made his seventh straight start and New York got goals from four different players but could not close a late deficit after pulling within one on Dorofeyev's third-period goal.