The Ottawa Senators had to settle for a lump of coal in their stockings as they headed into the Christmas break Thursday night.
A third-period goal by Drake Batherson sent this one to OT while Alex DeBrincat also chipped in with his 10th of the season. Ottawa missed two golden opportunities to put this away, not being able to take advantage of a pair of third-period power plays.
The Senators went into the game eight points behind the New York Islanders for the final wild-card spot in the East and one of the teams they have to leapfrog is the Caps. The club wasn’t happy with the way it played in a 5-1 loss to the Jets Tuesday or a 4-2 decision to the Minnesota Wild Sunday. But coach D.J. Smith noted before the game for the most part he’s been pleased with the way the club has played in the last month.
That extended Batherson’s point streak to 10 straight games, which ties him for the third-longest streak in franchise history. The Senators weren’t doing enough to create opportunities, especially when this was Kuemper’s first game since Dec. 3rd. The Capitals missed a couple of great chances and Washington is way too dangerous to allow that to happen.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Don't count out these Ottawa Senators just yetThe Senators have so far failed to meet the expectations they set heading into the season, but there's plenty of reason to believe a turnaround is coming.
Read more »
Garrioch: Next owner of the Ottawa Senators won't be announced any time soon\u0022The process could now stretch into March before we know who the owner will be.\u0022
Read more »
Ottawa Senators fans may see Ryan Reynolds at another home game in the new yearThe Vancouver\u002Dborn actor is studying the idea of attending another game, but he\u0027s got a lot happening in his personal life right now.
Read more »
Garrioch: Ottawa Senators end three-game trip with second straight lossJETS 5, SENATORS 1
Read more »
Ottawa Senators sign defenseman Artem Zub to four year-contract extension - Daily FaceoffZub will earn $4 million in 2023-24, $4.8 million in 2024-25, $4.8 million in 2025-26, and $4.8 million in 2026-27.
Read more »
Garrioch: Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Artem Zub to a four-year extensionThe Ottawa Senators have tidied up another piece of business on their Christmas wish list.
Read more »