Batherson takes over in Ottawa
Drake Batherson finished with a hat trick and an assist, four points in all, as the Senators beat the Rangers 7-4 at Canadian Tire Centre. The third goal was an empty-netter that capped the night.
Ottawa came out quickly. Tim Stutzle and Batherson scored in the first period for a 2-0 lead, but the Rangers refused to fold.
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A wild middle period
New York scored three times in the second. Alexis Lafreniere and J.T. Miller levelled it at 2-2, and after Dylan Cozens put Ottawa back in front, Will Cuylle tied it again on a shorthanded snap shot. Batherson’s second goal of the night restored the Senators’ lead before the break, and the Rangers never got ahead.
Jake Sanderson settled it in the third with a backhand, his first goal of the season and the game-winner. Pavel Dorofeyev pulled one back for the Rangers, then Michael Amadio and Batherson hit the empty net. Sanderson also had two assists.
Goalies and records
Jonas Johansson made his Ottawa debut and stopped 24 of 28 shots. Dylan Garand faced 22 and saved 17 for New York. The Rangers outshot the home side 28-24, but neither team scored on the power play.
The win lifts Ottawa to 8-4-0, while New York drops to 7-5-1.
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