Drake Batherson recorded a hat trick and contributed an assist as the Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday night at home. The victory improved the Senators’ record to 5-2-0 on home ice this season.

Jake Sanderson played a key role for Ottawa, scoring one goal and providing two assists, while Dylan Cozens also chipped in with a goal and an assist. Additional goals for the Senators were scored by Tim Stutzle and Michael Amadio. Jonas Johansson made his season and team debut for Ottawa, stopping 24 shots in net.

For the visiting Rangers, J.T. Miller and Will Cuylle each recorded a goal and an assist. Alexis Lafreniere and Pavel Dorofeyev also scored. The loss dropped New York to a 1-3-1 record in their previous five games.

The Senators managed to build and maintain a lead throughout the game, capitalizing on opportunities across multiple lines, while the Rangers struggled to contain Ottawa’s balanced offensive attack.