Rangers Defeat Senators, Prepare for Islanders

Igor Shesterkin made 40 saves as the New York Rangers secured a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, with goals from Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere. Panarin scored his team-leading seventh goal early in the game, while Lafreniere added another on a power play in the third period. Adam Gaudette scored the only goal for the Senators, who were unable to capitalize on any of their five power plays. The win marks a rebound for the Rangers after their loss to the Washington Capitals, highlighting Shesterkin's pivotal saves against Ottawa's attempts, including a key stop against Claude Giroux. Meanwhile, the Senators, who had recently won 8-1 against the St. Louis Blues, have now lost three of their last four games. The Rangers improve to 3-1-1 at home, preparing to face the New York Islanders next.