Drake Batherson has strong shooting volume numbers at home and could have his number called more often tonight with Brady Tkachuk out of the lineup. It’s a three-game slate on the ice on Wednesday, February 26,

Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick

A move like this was almost inevitable as the Sens venture forward in their hopes of being bona fide contenders.

Dylan Cozens and Brady Tkachuk emerged as solid contributors in a 4-3 Ottawa win over New York, one day after a shocking trade.

It’s been a bumpy stretch for Drake Batherson recently. But he was the key to the Senators’ win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday, and his return to form could be just what Ottawa needs to make the playoffs.

Several Ottawa Senators players had started to trickle onto the ice to open practice at the Bell Senplex Friday morning when assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson requested they head back to the dressing room.

Tom Wilson fought Brady Tkachuk late in the first period, scored on the power play in the second and assisted on Martin Fehervary’s goal in the third to help the Washington Capitals end their season-worst losing streak at three games by beating the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout.

The Ottawa Senators earned two crucial points with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Brady Tkachuk, David Perron and Josh Norris all scored for the Senators alongside Tim Stützle who netted the overtime winner. Drake Batherson and Jake Sanderson both had two-point outings with a pair of assists each.

The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators are set for a Saturday matinee in what is a big game for standings implications. Both teams are tied with 67 points in the standings, and my Senators vs. Rangers predictions expect both teams to flex their muscles on offense.