Batherson’s Two Goals Propel Senators to 7-4 Victory Over Sharks

Drake Batherson shone brightly for the Ottawa Senators, scoring twice, including the pivotal game-winner, in a thrilling 7-4 victory against the San Jose Sharks. With the score tied at four late in the third period, Batherson found the back of the net with just 6:52 remaining, directing an Artem Zub shot that deflected off him as he turned to shield himself from the puck.

Joining Batherson on the scoresheet were Warren Foegele, Fabian Zetterlund, Tyler Kleven, and Dylan Cozens, who each contributed to the Senators’ offensive outburst. Brady Tkachuk capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal, sealing a strong team performance. In goal, Linus Ullmark, who had previously posted a 23-save shutout against Anaheim, made his third consecutive start, turning aside 19 shots.

San Jose fought valiantly, with goals from Mario Ferraro, Tyler Toffoli, Collin Graf, and Michael Misa, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Ottawa’s firepower. Laurent Brossoit, making his first NHL start since April 18, 2024, registered 17 saves for the Sharks, who now hold a record of 32-27-6.

Both teams faced the fatigue of back-to-back games, which was evident at times throughout the contest. Notably, Macklin Celebrini reached the impressive milestone of 60 assists in just 65 games, marking the fastest achievement for a Sharks player since Erik Karlsson reached the mark in 63 games during the 2022-23 season. Ottawa’s power play, which has faced challenges recently, found some rhythm, converting two of three opportunities.

The Sharks will next head to Edmonton to face the Oilers on Tuesday, while the Senators are set to visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.