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Brady Tkachuk scores twice including in OT to give Senators 4-3 win over Rangers

Brady Tkachuk nets OT winner for Senators

With the win, the Senators (32-25-5) took over the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Rangers (31-26-6) remain just outside with Columbus holding the second spot.

Trailing 3-1 early in the third period, the Senators rallied back to force the extra period.

Ridly Greig got Ottawa within one, burying a Dylan Cozens rebound at 10:16. With 2:52 remaining in regulation, Michael Amadio tied the game 3-3 jumping on a loose puck.

Artemi Panarin gave the Rangers a 3-1 lead at 7:08 of the third when he was able to get behind Ottawa’s defense and beat Linus Ullmark's high glove to extend his goal streak to four games. Ullmark made 20 saves.

Tkachuk, playing in his 500th career game, got the Senators on the board at 4:06 when he redirected a Nick Jensen shot.

Mika Zibanejad’s shot that was deflected in by Ottawa defenseman Jake Sanderson put New York ahead 2-0 at 3:55.

The Rangers opened the scoring on their second shot of the game when Carson Soucy scored his first as a Ranger 8:37 into the first period.

The Senators had two of their trade acquisitions in the lineup with Cozens and Dennis Gilbert able to get into Ottawa in time for the game.

Takeaways Senators: The Senators failed to take advantage of the power play going 0 for 5 with the man advantage.

Rangers: Igor Shesterkin made 33 saves for the Rangers, including a number of big stops when needed.

Key moment Amadio scored the game-tying goal that sent it to overtime for his seventh of the season.

Key stat Tkachuk now has five goals in his last five games.

Up next Senators: Host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.

Rangers: Host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.

Regular Season Series

NYR win series 2-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 8:37 Carson Soucy Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Artemi Panarin (39), Vincent Trocheck (23)
Goal 2nd Period 3:55 Mika Zibanejad Goal (14) Snap Shot, assists: J.T. Miller (34), Will Cuylle (17)
Goal 2nd Period 4:06 Brady Tkachuk Goal (25) Tip-In, assists: Nick Jensen (16)
Goal 3rd Period 7:08 Artemi Panarin Goal (27) Snap Shot, assists: Jonny Brodzinski (6), K'Andre Miller (12)
Goal 3rd Period 10:16 Ridly Greig Goal (10) Wrist Shot, assists: Dylan Cozens (21), Thomas Chabot (26)
Goal 3rd Period 17:08 Michael Amadio Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: David Perron (4)
Goal 4th Period 0:33 Brady Tkachuk Goal (26) Wrist Shot, assists: Tim Stützle (45)

Statistics

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21 Blocked Shots 11
27 Hits 40
4 Takeaways 5
23 Shots 37
0 Power Play Goals 0
2 Power Play Opportunities 5
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
26 Faceoffs Won 27
49.1 Faceoff Win Percent 50.9
14 Giveaways 10
5 Total Penalties 2
10 Penalty Minutes 4
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Nick Cousins, C Injured Reserve Apr 2
Brady Tkachuk, LW Day-To-Day Apr 2
New York Rangers New York Rangers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Matt Rempe, C Day-To-Day Apr 3
Arthur Kaliyev, RW Out Mar 18
Adam Edstrom, C Injured Reserve Feb 4

Game Information

Canadian Tire Centre

Location: Ottawa, ON
Attendance: 18,224 | Capacity:

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 48 18 105 9
Carolina 46 24 96 4
New Jersey 40 29 87 7
NY Rangers 36 32 79 7
Columbus 34 30 77 9
NY Islanders 32 32 74 10
Pittsburgh 30 34 71 11
Philadelphia 31 36 71 9

2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Toronto 46 25 96 4
Tampa Bay 44 25 93 5
Florida 44 27 92 4
Ottawa 39 29 84 6
Montreal 35 30 79 9
Detroit 34 33 75 7
Buffalo 32 36 70 6
Boston 30 36 69 9
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