NHL

Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators

Dec 12, 2024, 12:30 AM · National Hockey League
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Batherson has 3 goals and an assist as Senators beat Ducks 5-1

Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, and Noah Gregor also scored for the Senators. Linus Ullmark stopped 31 shots.

Cutter Gauthier scored for the Ducks, and John Gibson finished with 29 saves. Anaheim has lost four straight.

Gregor opened the scoring for the Senators at 2:55 of the first period, scoring on their first shot of the game.

Ottawa then capitalized on a lengthy two-man advantage when Batherson scored his 100th career goal. The puck disappeared under a sprawling Gibson. It was declared a goal after a review.

Batherson made it 3-0 with his second power-play goal of the night and completed the hat trick midway through the second.

He picked up an assist on Tkachuk’s power-play goal midway through the third to make it 5-0.

Gauthier spoiled Ullmark’s shutout bid with his fourth of the season with 7:18 remaining.

Takeaways Senators: Special teams were the difference as Ottawa went 3 for 5 on the power play and 5 for 5 on the penalty kill.

Ducks: By the time Anaheim found its game legs, the Ducks trailed 3-0.

Key moment Already killing a holding penalty, the Ducks took a delay of game minor to give Ottawa a two-man advantage for almost two minutes. The Senators capitalized for a 2-0 lead.

Key stat The Ducks have struggled at home (5-9-1), but were 4-0-2 in their last previous six on the road.

Up Next Senators visit Carolina on Friday, and Ducks visit Toronto on Thursday.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 2:55 Noah Gregor Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Zack Ostapchuk (2), Nick Jensen (10)
Goal 1st Period 11:15 Drake Batherson Goal (10) Snap Shot, assists: Tim Stützle (25), Jake Sanderson (14)
Goal 1st Period 18:25 Drake Batherson Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Brady Tkachuk (17), Josh Norris (7)
Goal 2nd Period 10:30 Drake Batherson Goal (12) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal 3rd Period 8:58 Brady Tkachuk Goal (14) Batted, assists: Drake Batherson (20), Tim Stützle (26)
Goal 3rd Period 12:42 Cutter Gauthier Goal (4) Tip-In, assists: Mason McTavish (9)

Statistics

ANA OTT
15 Blocked Shots 12
37 Hits 23
3 Takeaways 5
32 Shots 34
0 Power Play Goals 3
5 Power Play Opportunities 5
0.0 Power Play Percentage 60.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
19 Faceoffs Won 35
35.2 Faceoff Win Percent 64.8
14 Giveaways 12
7 Total Penalties 6
25 Penalty Minutes 15
Ottawa Senators Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Nick Cousins, C Injured Reserve Apr 6
Brady Tkachuk, LW Out Apr 6
Anaheim Ducks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
John Gibson, G Day-To-Day Apr 6
Jacob Trouba, D Day-To-Day Apr 5
Robby Fabbri, C Injured Reserve Mar 29
Ross Johnston, LW Out Mar 29
Nathan Gaucher, C Out Mar 27

Game Information

Canadian Tire Centre
12:30 AM, Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Location: Ottawa, ON
Attendance: 16,893 | Capacity:

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 47 22 102 8
Los Angeles 44 23 97 9
Edmonton 44 27 93 5
Calgary 36 27 85 13
Vancouver 35 29 83 13
Anaheim 33 35 74 8
Seattle 33 38 72 6
San Jose 20 46 50 10

2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Toronto 47 25 98 4
Tampa Bay 44 26 94 6
Florida 44 29 92 4
Ottawa 42 29 90 6
Montreal 38 30 85 9
Detroit 36 33 79 7
Buffalo 34 36 74 6
Boston 31 38 71 9
Full Standings