Ottawa Senators Defeat New York Rangers 5-2

Senators continue strong season with victory at Madison Square Garden

Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:00pm

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The Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 in a Monday night NHL matchup at Madison Square Garden. The Senators tallied 8 penalty minutes and went 1-for-4 on the power play, while outshooting the Rangers 43-25. Ottawa has now accumulated 231 goals this season, good for 10th in the league, and sits with 81 points and a .587 points percentage.

Why it matters

The win continues a strong season for the Ottawa Senators, who are currently in playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the loss drops the Rangers further out of the playoff race as they struggle to find consistency this year.

The details

For the Senators, Linus Ullmark made the start in net, bringing his career totals to 200 quality starts, a .914 save percentage, and a 2.55 goals against average. The Rangers were led by veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick, who has a lifetime record of 409-306-90 over 827 games played.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
  • The Senators were coming off a 5-2 victory over the Maple Leafs in their previous game.

The players

Linus Ullmark

The starting goaltender for the Ottawa Senators, Ullmark has 200 quality starts in his career with a .914 save percentage and 2.55 goals against average.

Jonathan Quick

The veteran goaltender for the New York Rangers, Quick has a lifetime record of 409-306-90 over 827 games played in the NHL.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led to our success this season.”

— Linus Ullmark, Senators Goaltender

What’s next

The Senators will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the playoffs, while the Rangers will try to regroup and get back into the postseason race.

The takeaway

The Ottawa Senators have proven to be one of the more consistent and formidable teams in the NHL this season, showcasing a balanced attack and strong goaltending that has them firmly in playoff position. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers have struggled to find their footing, falling further out of the playoff picture with this latest defeat.