AVANDATIMES.COM – The Ottawa Senators showcased their offensive depth on Sunday evening, securing a high-scoring 7-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks at the Canadian Tire Centre. Drake Batherson emerged as the primary catalyst for the Senators, netting two goals, including the tie-breaking tally late in the third period to propel his team to their 34th win of the season.

Batherson Breaks the Deadlock

With the score knotted at 4-4 and less than seven minutes remaining in regulation, Batherson found the back of the net in unconventional fashion. A shot from defenseman Artem Zub struck Batherson as he turned to shield himself, redirecting the puck past San Jose goaltender Laurent Brossoit. The goal shifted the momentum decisively back to Ottawa after a back-and-forth affair.

AvandaTimes observed that the Senators’ special teams played a pivotal role in the outcome. Ottawa’s power play, which had faced recent challenges, successfully converted on two of its three chances, providing the necessary cushion to withstand San Jose’s offensive pushes.

Scoring Summary and Team Performance

The Senators received contributions from across the lineup, with goals from the following players:

Drake Batherson (2 goals)Warren FoegeleFabian ZetterlundTyler KlevenDylan CozensBrady Tkachuk (Empty-net)

San Jose’s offense was led by Mario Ferraro, Tyler Toffoli, Collin Graf, and Michael Misa. Despite the defeat, Macklin Celebrini continued his remarkable campaign, reaching the 60-assist mark in only 65 games. This feat represents the fastest accumulation of assists by a Sharks player since Erik Karlsson achieved it in 63 games during the 2022-23 season.

Goaltending and Schedule Outlook

Linus Ullmark remained steady in the Ottawa crease, making 19 saves to earn the win in his third consecutive start. On the opposite end, Laurent Brossoit made 17 saves for the Sharks in what was his first NHL start since April 2024. Both teams appeared to grapple with fatigue at intervals, as they were completing the second half of back-to-back game sets.

TeamRecordNext OpponentOttawa Senators34-23-9Washington CapitalsSan Jose Sharks32-27-6Edmonton Oilers

The Senators will now head on the road to face the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, while the Sharks travel to Edmonton for a Tuesday night matchup against the Oilers.