Brady Tkachuk shone brightly for the Ottawa Senators, scoring two goals, including the game-winner just 33 seconds into overtime, leading to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers. With this win, Ottawa seized the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference while the Rangers linger just outside the playoff picture. The Senators rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period, showcasing remarkable resilience. Ridley Greig and Michael Amadio both contributed crucial goals to tie the game, with Amadio's tying tally coming with less than three minutes left in regulation.

Artemi Panarin of the Rangers had previously extended his goal streak to four games with a well-placed shot that put New York ahead 3-1. Despite the loss, Igor Shesterkin made 33 saves, demonstrating his capabilities as a key player for the Rangers. The Senators struggled on power plays, failing to capitalize on five opportunities, indicating a potential area for improvement as they move forward in their playoff push.

Brandon Hagel notched the decisive goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their recent 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking his second consecutive game with a go-ahead score. The Lightning swept their two-game series against Ottawa, moving into a tie for third in the Atlantic Division. Joining Hagel on the scoresheet were Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, Mitchell Chaffee, and Erik Cernak, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves. Michael Amadio scored the lone goal for the Senators, who saw Anton Forsberg turn away 26 shots.

The game saw Guentzel open the scoring with a power play goal, leading to a tie when Amadio redirected a shot from Thomas Chabot. However, Hagel's breakaway goal restored the Lightning's lead before Point and Cernak sealed the win with their contributions. Despite a missed power play opportunity that could have shifted momentum, the Lightning held off a 2-on-1 rush against Vasilevskiy, showcasing their defensive strength. The Lightning have an impressive record of 7-1-1 at home in their last nine games and will look to build on this as they head towards their next challenges against Detroit.

Brandon Hagel's decisive goal early in the third period propelled the Tampa Bay Lightning to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators, ending their five-game win streak. The Lightning's offensive efforts were complemented by goals from Luke Glendening, Nikita Kucherov, and Ryan McDonagh, alongside Andrei Vasilevskiy's 25 saves. Ottawa's Michael Amadio, Claude Giroux, and Drake Batherson contributed goals but fell short.

The matchup saw a see-saw battle, with Ottawa initially leading after Amadio's power-play goal. However, Tampa Bay quickly responded, tying the game and pushing ahead. Despite Ottawa’s resilience, highlighted by Thomas Chabot's two assists and a strong performance from Linus Ullmark in goal, they couldn't maintain their early advantage.

Brandon Hagel's early third-period goal propelled the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators, ending Ottawa's five-game winning streak. The Lightning showcased their offensive depth with goals from Luke Glendening, Nikita Kucherov, and Ryan McDonagh, while goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves to secure the win.

The game saw Ottawa initially take the lead with a power-play goal from Michael Amadio, but Tampa Bay quickly responded. Kucherov's power-play goal and Glendening's quick goal in the second period demonstrated the Lightning's resilience. Ottawa fought back with goals from Claude Giroux and Drake Batherson, but Hagel's decisive goal ultimately sealed the game for Tampa.

Leevi Merilainen delivered a stellar performance for the Ottawa Senators, securing his third shutout of the season as they dominated the Minnesota Wild with a resounding 6-0 victory. The Senators showcased their offensive prowess, led by Jake Sanderson, who contributed a goal and three assists. Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson each tallied a goal and two assists, while Brady Tkachuk also scored, alongside Josh Norris and Michael Amadio. Ottawa completed a perfect four-game homestand, finishing with a 4-0-0 record.

Filip Gustavsson put in a valiant effort in goal for the Wild, making 46 saves despite his team's struggles. The Senators capitalized on power plays, converting three out of eight opportunities, while Minnesota failed to score on three chances. Notably, Ottawa's short-handed goal by Norris set the tone early in the game, with the Senators extending their lead in the second period.

The game took a crucial turn when Minnesota's Ryan Hartman received a major penalty for an attempt to injure Stutzle during a faceoff. This led to a flurry of goals in the third period, sealing the Senators' victory. However, Ottawa will be missing Nick Cousins for up to eight weeks due to knee surgery.