Early third-period goal lifts Senators over Rangers, snapping five-game skid
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are happy to be home.
Coming off a disastrous seven-game, 15-day road trip, the Senators made the most of home ice as they snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.
The victory was just Ottawa’s second in regulation since Nov. 11. There was no denying the sense of relief when the final horn sounded.
“I think when that final buzzer went there was a sigh from a lot of people, fans included,” said Zack Smith, who’s third-period goal held as the winner. “It was a good feeling. They’re a good team over there with a good goaltender so it was a big confidence boost for us.”