Brady Tkachuk scores 200th NHL goal in Senators’ 8-4 win over Rangers at Madison Square Garden

The Ottawa Senators delivered one of their most complete road performances of the season on Wednesday night, beating the New York Rangers 8-4 at Madison Square Garden. The win capped a strong back-to-back stretch for Ottawa and showed the team gaining confidence and consistency after a tough run.At the center of it all was Brady Tkachuk, whose milestone night set the tone early. His 200th NHL goal, paired with a four-point performance, underlined Ottawa’s commitment to playing a direct, physical game that overwhelmed a struggling Rangers side from the opening shift.

Brady Tkachuk’s 200th goal lifts Ottawa’s dominant team effort at MSG

Tkachuk opened the scoring sequence that quickly tilted the game, as the Senators struck four times in the first period to seize full control. Drake Batherson’s early power-play goal gave Ottawa immediate momentum, and Nick Jensen’s point shot soon followed to make it 2-0.

Tkachuk then reached the 200-goal mark on a 2-on-1 rush, finishing cleanly before Dylan Cozens closed the period late to send Ottawa into the intermission up 4-0.Cozens continued to drive play throughout the night, finishing with a goal and two assists, while Ridly Greig recorded his first career three-point game with three helpers. Contributions came from all over the lineup, with Jake Sanderson, David Perron, and Jensen each posting a goal and an assist as Ottawa consistently beat New York’s coverage and won puck battles in key areas.

The second period offered little relief for the Rangers. Sanderson extended the lead early, and Thomas Chabot’s goal midway through the frame ended Jonathan Quick’s night after six goals on 17 shots. Spencer Martin entered in relief, but the damage had already been done. Ottawa’s ability to play with the lead stood out, a point emphasized by head coach Travis Green as the Senators navigated unfamiliar high-scoring territory with discipline.New York did push back at times, with Gabe Perreault scoring twice for his first multi-goal NHL game and Alexis Lafreniere adding a goal and an assist. Still, defensive lapses kept showing up, and the Rangers’ losing streak grew to five games. They have given up 30 goals during that span, a stretch that points to ongoing problems in their defensive structure.Tim Stutzle secured the win with a late empty-net goal, finishing a statement victory for the Ottawa Senators. The performance highlighted Ottawa’s identity as a fast, physical team that turns effort into results. For the New York Rangers, defensive struggles and ongoing losses continue to raise questions as they look for consistency in a season falling further behind.Also Read: “I didn’t expect it”: Brady Tkachuk finally reacts to Logan Stanley’s controversial punch in Senators game against Jets