It was their first victory in Music City in more than eight years.
Ottawa came into this game winless in seven straight in Nashville. The Senators’ last victory here had been a 2-1 shootout decision on Jan. 11, 2014. Nashville came into this game without a regulation loss to the Senators in 12 in a row dating back to Nov. 12, 2014.Article content
Ottawa had taken a 2-1 lead only 3:55 into the final period, when DeBrincat attempted a pass across the seam to Batherson, but Predators defenceman Dante Fabbro redirected the puck through Saros’ five-hole.Article content The key for the Senators was to continue to play well in front of the goalie and to push the pace against the Predators. Ottawa is at its best when its players drive to the net, finish checks and win battles for loose pucks.
Pulled after allowing five goals on 14 shots in the 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at home on Tuesday, Talbot put his best foot forward on Saturday against the Predators.Article content Senators right-winger Drake Batherson celebrates with teammates after scoring a third-period goal against the Predators on Saturday afternoon.Earlier in the second, defenceman Erik Brannstrom couldn’t get a handle on a loose puck in the Ottawa zone and that resulted in Nashville’s Yakov Trenin opening the scoring with 3:03 left in the period. Talbot couldn’t do much about that one.
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