Rangers outgunned by Senators after another slow start

The New York Rangers suffered a 7-4 road defeat against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night. Ottawa established an early lead behind goals from Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle, while the Rangers struggled initially and failed to record a shot on goal until midway through the first period. The loss dropped the Rangers to 1-5-1 away from home this season.

New York mounted several comeback attempts with goals from Will Cuylle, J.T. Miller, and Alexis Lafrenière to cut the deficit, but Ottawa pulled away in the final frame. Goaltender Dylan Garand made his seventh consecutive start for the Rangers, while head coach Mike Sullivan praised the team's fight but noted ongoing defensive lapses.