New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: New York Rangers 4, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.17 | 1.77 |
| 2nd | Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:05 | 1.31 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27:30 | 0.11 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:19 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | J.T. Miller, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:45 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Braden Schneider, J.T. Miller | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 18:30 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Drake Batherson, Jake Sanderson | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:24 | NYR | Will Borgen | Carson Soucy, Jonny Brodzinski | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 13:08 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:16 | NYR | Artemi Panarin | J.T. Miller, Vincent Trocheck | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.73 | 2.92 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 29 |
| Blocks | 13 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.17 | 1.77 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:21 | 1.00 | 1.34 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25:16 | 0.05 | 0.70 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:46 | 0.50 | 0.70 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:05 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Will Borgen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.05 | 0.65 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:21 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:16 | 0.56 | 0.10 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Brett Berard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:05 | 1.31 | 1.54 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27:30 | 0.11 | 1.43 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:20 | 1.11 | 1.00 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:42 | 0.64 | 0.89 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:57 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:35 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.20 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.04 | W |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.16 | L |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–2 on Dec 05, 2025.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.92 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.73 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
J.T. Miller led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.77 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators game?
The New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4–2 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, Ottawa Senators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — J.T. Miller led all skaters at 1.77, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.92 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.73, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 28 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 25 of 27 (1.04 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 24 of 27 (-0.16 goals saved above expected).