With just one goal in his last 17 games, Drake Batherson’s offensive game has fallen way off in the last several weeks. The post Missing In Action: Drake Batherson appeared first on Ottawa Hockey Now.

A commitment to defence has been a central theme for the Senators, not just Tkachuk, under new head coach Travis Green. The Senators have the sixth-best goals-against rate in the league, a 180-degree turn from the fifth-worst in the league last season.

Coach Travis Green pointed out mistakes that led to the loss to the Boston Bruins and sent a message to the Ottawa Senators' offense, which includes NHL star Brady Tkachuck.

Ridly Greig hadn't scored in 13 games. Claude Giroux hadn't scored in 14. And captain Brady Tkachuk hadn't scored in 11. Those three were the goal scorers tonight, as the Sens beat Utah 3-1. Leevi Meriläinen made 34 saves in the win, and deserves the lion's share of the credit for tonight's win.

The Senators are looking for solutions to a power play that has scored just twice in the past 25 opportunities

The Ottawa Senators roll on and test their roster depth with the final home game against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have a strong team now and future as goaltender Logan Thompson has been extended with a six year extension worth $5.

When the Washington Capitals play the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday (starting at 7:00 PM ET), Aliaksei Protas and Drake Batherson will be among the best players to watch. Buy tickets for this matchup at StubHub!

Before scoring in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Utah, Tkachuk had gone 10 games without a goal or an assist. Giroux’ goal Sunday was his first since Dec. 19. Batherson has one goal (Jan. 11) since Dec. 17. Stutzle had just six goals since the beginning of December (27 games). Tough to figure, right?

Thursday’s NHL slate features a contest between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay,

The Ottawa Senators have fully bought into Travis Green’s defensive system, helping them become one of the better goal prevention teams in the NHL. The post Appreciating the Ottawa Senators Defensive Play appeared first on Ottawa Hockey Now.

Senators' GM Steve Staios faces pressure to make a deal at the trade deadline to help his team's playoff push. He needs to tread carefully.

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