In a crucial game for playoff positioning, the Ottawa Senators edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2, pushing the Senators further into a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Senators now hold an eight-point lead over the Blue Jackets, who continue to fight for their playoff lives. Drake Batherson shone for the Senators, scoring his 21st goal of the season by capitalizing on a rebound, while Ridley Greig opened the scoring. Boone Jenner tied it for Columbus, showcasing his scoring prowess with five goals in four games.

Linus Ullmark had a solid performance in goal for Ottawa, stopping 29 shots, while Columbus's rookie goalie Daniil Tarasov made 24 saves but couldn't prevent the loss. Both teams showed grit, with Columbus coming off a high-scoring win against the Vancouver Canucks, but the Senators proved too strong at home. As the playoff race heats up, both teams are set for critical matchups ahead, with Columbus looking to bounce back against the Nashville Predators.

The Ottawa Senators secured a crucial 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, reinforcing their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The win, marked by contributions from key players such as Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto, allowed the Senators to extend their lead over the Blue Jackets to eight points in the wild-card standings.

Despite a valiant effort from Columbus, who had just come off a high-scoring shootout win against the Vancouver Canucks, they fell short. Boone Jenner's scoring streak continued, but it wasn't enough to overcome Ottawa's solid defense and goaltending from Linus Ullmark, who made 29 saves.

David Perron netted the game-winner as the Ottawa Senators edged the New Jersey Devils 3-2 in Newark, avoiding a third consecutive loss. Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson also found the net for Ottawa, who now leads the Eastern Conference wild-card standings. Linus Ullmark made 25 saves in a bounce-back performance after a rough outing against Colorado. Nico Hischier and Erik Haula scored for New Jersey, who have lost three of their last four games.

The Senators started strong, scoring twice in quick succession during the second period. Tkachuk opened the scoring with a deflection of a Jake Sanderson pass, followed by Batherson redirecting a Dylan Cozens pass. New Jersey's Hischier got one back with a power-play goal, but Ottawa's Perron restored the two-goal lead shortly thereafter. Haula's late goal narrowed the deficit, but it wasn't enough.

Drake Batherson emerged as a key player for the Ottawa Senators, ending a 10-game scoreless streak with two goals and an assist in their 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. The Senators showcased their offensive prowess, with goals from Shane Pinto, Tyler Kleven, Ridley Greig, and Claude Giroux, the latter scoring into an empty net. Despite a rocky start where Linus Ullmark conceded three goals on eight shots, he rebounded with 22 saves, contributing significantly to the win.

The Senators have now clinched the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets by five points. Brady Tkachuk continued to shine, extending his point streak to eight games with an assist on Batherson's first goal. The game saw Boston's Jeremy Swayman pulled after allowing four goals within the first period, while Joonas Korpisalo managed to limit the damage in relief.

Drake Batherson broke free from a ten-game scoring drought, netting two goals and assisting another in the Ottawa Senators' 6-3 victory against the Boston Bruins. Ottawa's offensive onslaught included contributions from Shane Pinto, Tyler Kleven, Ridley Greig, and a late empty-netter from Claude Giroux. Despite a shaky start for Linus Ullmark, who conceded three goals on just eight shots, he rebounded with 22 saves to secure the win. The Senators have now won five in a row, cementing their position in the playoff race as they lead the second wild-card spot by five points over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Brady Tkachuk continued his impressive form with an assist on Batherson's first goal, extending his point streak to eight games. New arrival Dylan Cozens also contributed offensively with two goals and two assists in his first four games. On the other hand, Boston struggled to recover after a poor start, which saw Jeremy Swayman pulled from net after allowing four goals in the opening period. With the win, Ottawa prepares for a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Boston aims to bounce back against the Tampa Bay Lightning.