The Ottawa Senators (30-26-4, 34-26 PL, 26-34 O/U) collide with the New York Rangers (34-17-7-2, 30-30 PL, 28-31 O/U) in an Eastern Conference bout on Thursday evening. The Senators defeated the Red Wings on Tuesday. The Rangers beat the Kings on Sunday and play in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The season series is 1-1.
The Ottawa Senators are seeking a fourth consecutive victory. They recently lost two in a row but have replied with three convincing wins. They beat Detroit by a 6-2 score on Monday and were just as good in Tuesday’s rematch, earning a 6-1 victory. The Senators are playing their best hockey of the season and are only one point out of a playoff spot. They are 6-3-1 in their last ten games.
Brady Tkachuk has recorded three points in his last three games. The Senators captain is having an outstanding season, amassing 63 points on the year. Tkachuk has been productive against the Rangers, netting three points in the two meetings. Claude Giroux is in a groove, registering ten points in his last six bouts. The veteran winger now has 60 points. He is pointless against the Rangers this season. Drake Batherson has found the back of the net in two of his last three games. The 24-year-old winger now ha s 19 goals along with 31 assists.
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— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 1, 2023
The Senators are giving playing time to backup Mads Sogaard and Cam Talbot as their #1 goalie Anton Forsberg is out for the remainder of the season. Sogaard has a 2.33 GAA in six games. Talbot was in the net in Monday’s victory and has been decent, posting a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save % to go with a 13-14-1 record. Ottawa is averaging 3.1 goals, ranking them 19th. They are allowing an average of 3.2 goals, placing them 17th.
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