nhl Game Recap
Recap - Senators Defeat New York 6-2
Jean-Gabriel Pageau was the difference, potting a pair for Ottawa on Monday as the Senators skated off with a 6-2 victory over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Senators were rewarded as +145 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Ottawa got goals from Jean-Gabriel Pageau(2), Vladislav Namestnikov, Tyler Ennis, Ron Hainsey, and Brady Tkachuk in the victory. Pageau opened the scoring at 14:56 of the first period.
Anders Nilsson turned in a 32-save effort for the Senators.
New York got goals from Artemi Panarin, and Kaapo Kakko in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New York got a 24-stop effort from Alexandar Georgiev in the loss.
On the power play, Ottawa went 2-for-6, while the Rangers were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Ottawa lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 34-30.
Ottawa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.