OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Drake Batherson had three goals and an assist and the Ottawa Senators outscored the New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday night.

Jake Sanderson’s first of the season proved to be the winner and Michael Amadio added an empty-netter. Tim Stutzle and Dylan Cozens also scored and Jonas Johansson stopped 24 shots in his Ottawa debut.

Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers
Ottawa Senators' Tim Stutzle (18) scores against New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Will Cuylle, J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafreniere and Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the Rangers. Dylan Garand made 17 saves.

Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers
Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson (19) collides with New York Rangers' Sean Durzi (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sanderson’s first of the season was a big one. Garand made an initial save on Ridly Greig, and Sanderson buried the rebound to make it 5-3.

Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers
New York Rangers' J.T. Miller (10) scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Jonas Johansson (31) as Senators' Carter Yakemchuk (26) and Rangers' Tye Kartye (24) look on during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

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The Rangers got back within one on Dorofeyev's snap shot with 4:28 remaining.

Rangers: Host Los Angeles on Monday night.

Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers
New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand, second from left, makes a save as Ottawa Senators' Warren Foegele (37), Senators' Shane Pinto (12) and Rangers' Sean Durzi (5) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senators: At Vegas on Tuesday night.

Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers
Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson (85) and New York Rangers' Will Cuylle (50) try to control the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

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